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Ethan Russell Unzips the Story Behind His Infamous 'Who’s Next' Cover Photo

By Christopher Scapelliti published

How a slag heap on the heartland of England's heavy industry framed one of the most iconic shots in rock history.

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Pete Townshend

How a 1959 Gretsch 6120 Became Pete Townshend’s Steady

By Christopher Scapelliti published

A gift from Joe Walsh, the 6120 is described by the Who guitarist as the best guitar he has ever owned.

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Pete Townshend

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.

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Pete Townshend

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.

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Pete Townshend of the rock and roll band "The Who" leaps as he plays his electric guitar while performing onstage in circa 1978.

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.

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Pete Townshend performs live with The Who in San Francisco, California on August 13, 2017

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.

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