Pete Townshend
Born | May 19, 1945 |
Hometown | Chiswick, United Kingdom |
Net worth | $150 million |
Height | 6'0" (1.83m) |
Spouse | Rachel Fuller (m 2016 - present) , Karen Astley (m 1968 - 1994) |
Children | Emma Townshend , Joseph Townshend , Aminta Townshend |
Parents | Cliff Townshend |
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Thunderclap Newman, The Who, Motörhead: Remembering ‘Speedy’ Keen
- The man that Pete Townshend called his ‘aide-de-camp’ played important roles in The Who and Motörhead as well as in Thunderclap Newman.
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Pete Townshend Returns to Form on Reflective Single ‘Can’t Outrun the Truth’
Song marks the Who guitarist's first solo effort in nearly three decades
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‘Pinball Wizard’: Elton John Sure Played A Mean Cover Of The Who
The track from ‘Tommy’ became Elton’s first UK Top 10 single since another cover, of The Beatles’ ‘Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds.’
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Roger Daltrey Says the Who Is Likely Done Making New Music: 'What's the Point?'
Roger Daltrey and bandmate Pete Townshend released the album WHO, their 12th studio album, in 2019
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Roger Daltrey on if the Who Will Make a New Album: ‘What’s the Point?’
Singer cites tepid commercial response to 2019's Who for reluctance to record a follow-up
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Pete Townshend Announces New TCT Charity Solo Single ‘Can’t Outrun The Truth’
The song was written and produced by Townshend’s partner Rachel Fuller, under her nom de plume of Charlie Pepper.
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Ann-Margret Rocks With Pete Townshend, Joe Perry On New Album
Just shy of her 82nd birthday, beloved Swedish-born entertainer Ann-Margret is still in the mood to rock. Her new album, Born To Be Wild, will be released April 14 by Cleopatra Records and features guest appearances by the Who’s Pete Townshend, Aerosmith’s Joe Perry, soul legend Steve Cropper, and Yes’ Rick Wakeman, among many others. … Ann-Margret Rocks With Pete Townshend, Joe Perry On New Album Read More » The post Ann-Margret Rocks With Pete Townshend, Joe Perry On New Album appeared first o
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Hear Ann-Margret and Pete Townshend’s New Take on the Everly Brothers’ ‘Bye Bye Love’
The Everly Brothers cover appears on Ann-Margret's new LP 'Born To Be Wild,' which also features Joe Perry, Rick Wakeman, and Steve Cropper
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‘Pinball Wizard’: The Magic Moment Behind The Who’s ‘Tommy’
Recorded on February 7, 1969, ‘Pinball Wizard’ was pivotal to the success of ‘Tommy,’ but the single very nearly didn't get recorded.
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‘He Got Better and Better’: Joe Satriani on the Legacy of Jeff Beck
Guitar virtuoso Satriani explains how his career — and the paths of many others — wouldn't exist without the work of the late rock legend Jeff Beck
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‘Eric Clapton’s Rainbow Concert‘: Slowhand Comes Back To Life
It was a huge moment when, at the encouragement of Pete Townshend, Clapton stepped back on stage at the Rainbow Theater in London on January 13, 1973.
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