Pete Townshend
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Pete Townshend on the Genesis of His Pop-Art Masterpiece, 'The Who Sell Out'
By Richard Bienstock published
How an accidental concept album captured the pop culture zeitgeist and found a band stretching their wings creatively.
How Pete Townshend Turned the Trauma of His Aborted Sci-fi Rock Opera into the Triumph of 'Who's Next'
By Christopher Scapelliti published
In 1971, the Who guitarist was taken to the brink trying to follow the success of 'Tommy.' He came out the other end with a masterpiece.
Watch Pete Townshend’s Iconic “Won’t Get Fooled Again” Performance at Shepperton Studios
By Rod Brakes published
Video This explosive gig was to be Keith Moon’s final appearance with The Who.
Pete Townshend: "I Guess You Can Say I Invented the Guitar Tech"
By Jackson Maxwell published
"Listen, the guitar tech is supposed to tune the f*cking guitars, not just put strings on them, man," Townshend said he would remind his longtime tech, Alan Rogan, early in their relationship.
How Beck, Hendrix, Townshend, Page, and More Set the Template for Hard Rock Guitar in the 1960s
By Guitar Player Staff published
The progenitors of hard rock gave sound and shape to a divergent and ultimately diverse strain of rock and roll.
Aclam Unveils New, Pete Townshend-Inspired Windmiller Preamp Pedal
By Jackson Maxwell published
The pedal is inspired by the Grampian 636 Spring Reverbs Townshend used with the Who in the mid- to late-60s.
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