Latest about Pete Townshend
How a 1959 Gretsch 6120 Became Pete Townshend’s Steady
A gift from Joe Walsh, the 6120 is described by the Who guitarist as the best guitar he has ever owned.
Pete Townshend on the Genesis of His Pop-Art Masterpiece, 'The Who Sell Out'
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'
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
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"
"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
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
The pedal is inspired by the Grampian 636 Spring Reverbs Townshend used with the Who in the mid- to late-60s.
