Pete Townshend

Pete Townshend

Born May 19, 1945 (Age: 80) Chiswick, London, England, UK

Biography

Peter Dennis Blandford "Pete" Townshend (born 19 May 1945) is an English rock guitarist, vocalist, songwriter and author, known principally as the guitarist and songwriter for the rock group The Who, as well as for his own solo career. His career with The Who spans more than forty years, during which time the band grew to be considered one of the most influential bands of the 60s and 70s, and, according to Eddie Vedder, "possibly the greatest live band ever." Townshend is the primary songwriter for The Who, having written well over one hundred songs for the band's eleven studio albums, including concept albums and the rock operas Tommy and Quadrophenia, plus popular rock and roll radio staples like Who's Next, and dozens more that appeared as non-album singles, bonus tracks on reissues, and tracks on rarities compilations like Odds & Sods. He has also written over one hundred songs that have appeared on his solo albums, as well as radio jingles and television theme songs. Although known primarily as a guitarist, he also plays other instruments such as keyboards, banjo, accordion, synthesiser, bass guitar and drums, on his own solo albums, several Who albums, and as a guest contributor to a wide array of other artists' recordings. Townshend has never had formal lessons in any of the instruments he plays. Townshend has also been a contributor and author of newspaper and magazine articles, book reviews, essays, books, and scripts, as well as collaborating as a lyricist (and composer) for many other musical acts. Townshend was ranked #3 in Dave Marsh's list of Best Guitarists in The New Book of Rock Lists, #10 in Gibson.com's list of the top fifty guitarists, and #50 in Rolling Stone magazine's 2003 list: 100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time. Townshend was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of The Who in 1990. Description above from the Wikipedia article Pete Townshend, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia​
Peter Dennis Blandford "Pete" Townshend (born 19 May 1945) is an English rock guitarist, vocalist, songwriter and author, known principally as the guitarist and songwriter for the rock group The Who, as well as for his own solo career. His career with The Who spans more than forty years, during which time the band grew to be considered one of the most influential bands of the 60s and 70s, and, according to Eddie Vedder, "possibly the greatest live band ever." Townshend is the primary songwriter for The Who, having written well over one hundred songs for the band's eleven studio albums, including concept albums and the rock operas Tommy and Quadrophenia, plus popular rock and roll radio staples like Who's Next, and dozens more that appeared as non-album singles, bonus tracks on reissues, and tracks on rarities compilations like Odds & Sods. He has also written over one hundred songs that have appeared on his solo albums, as well as radio jingles and television theme songs. Although known primarily as a guitarist, he also plays other instruments such as keyboards, banjo, accordion, synthesiser, bass guitar and drums, on his own solo albums, several Who albums, and as a guest contributor to a wide array of other artists' recordings. Townshend has never had formal lessons in any of the instruments he plays. Townshend has also been a contributor and author of newspaper and magazine articles, book reviews, essays, books, and scripts, as well as collaborating as a lyricist (and composer) for many other musical acts. Townshend was ranked #3 in Dave Marsh's list of Best Guitarists in The New Book of Rock Lists, #10 in Gibson.com's list of the top fifty guitarists, and #50 in Rolling Stone magazine's 2003 list: 100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time. Townshend was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of The Who in 1990. Description above from the Wikipedia article Pete Townshend, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia​
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Filmography

Billy Idol Should Be Dead

Billy Idol Should Be Dead

2026 as Self Age: 80
The Who With Orchestra Live At Wembley

The Who With Orchestra Live At Wembley

2023 as Age: 77
Classic Albums: The Who Sell Out

Classic Albums: The Who Sell Out

2021 as Himself Age: 76
Come Together The Rise of the Festival

Come Together The Rise of the Festival

2018 as Age: 73
Pete Townshend's Deep End - Face The Face

Pete Townshend's Deep End - Face The Face

2016 as Self Age: 71
It's Only Rock 'n' Roll: Rock 'n' Roll at the BBC

It's Only Rock 'n' Roll: Rock 'n' Roll at the BBC

2015 as Self (archive footage) Age: 70
No Image

The Who: French TV Archives 1965-1967

2015 as Age: 69
12-12-12 | The Concert for Sandy Relief

12-12-12 | The Concert for Sandy Relief

2012 as Self Age: 67
The Who:  Purple Hearts and Power Chords

The Who: Purple Hearts and Power Chords

2011 as Age: 65
Woodstock: Untold Stories

Woodstock: Untold Stories

2009 as Age: 64
Rachel Fuller presents: In the Attic with Pete Townshend & Friends

Rachel Fuller presents: In the Attic with Pete Townshend & Friends

2009 as Self Age: 63
The Who: Dublin 6/29/2007

The Who: Dublin 6/29/2007

2007 as Age: 62
The Who: Cheshire 6/23/2007

The Who: Cheshire 6/23/2007

2007 as Age: 62
The Who: Lisbon 5/16/2007

The Who: Lisbon 5/16/2007

2007 as Age: 61
The Who: Atlantic City 3/9/2007

The Who: Atlantic City 3/9/2007

2007 as Age: 61
The Who: Fresno 2/25/2007

The Who: Fresno 2/25/2007

2007 as Age: 61
Dear Mr. Fantasy - A Celebration for Jim Capaldi

Dear Mr. Fantasy - A Celebration for Jim Capaldi

2007 as Himself Age: 61
The Who: Fragments Fan Club DVD

The Who: Fragments Fan Club DVD

2007 as Himself Age: 61
The Who: Grand Rapids 12/5/2006

The Who: Grand Rapids 12/5/2006

2006 as Age: 61
The Who: Quadrophenia Live With Special Guests

The Who: Quadrophenia Live With Special Guests

2006 as Pete Townshend Age: 61
The Who: Palm Springs 11/11/2006

The Who: Palm Springs 11/11/2006

2006 as Age: 61
The Who: Baltimore 9/23/2006

The Who: Baltimore 9/23/2006

2006 as Age: 61
The Who: Holmdel 9/21/2006

The Who: Holmdel 9/21/2006

2006 as Age: 61
The Who: Boston 9/16/2006

The Who: Boston 9/16/2006

2006 as Age: 61
The Who: Wantagh 9/13/2006

The Who: Wantagh 9/13/2006

2006 as Age: 61
The Who: Philadelphia 9/12/2006

The Who: Philadelphia 9/12/2006

2006 as Age: 61
The Who: Zaragoza 7/29/2006

The Who: Zaragoza 7/29/2006

2006 as Age: 61
The Who: Madrid 7/27/2006

The Who: Madrid 7/27/2006

2006 as Age: 61
The Who: Ulm 7/23/2006

The Who: Ulm 7/23/2006

2006 as Age: 61
The Who: St. Polten 7/22/2006

The Who: St. Polten 7/22/2006

2006 as Age: 61
The Who: Nyon 7/20/2006

The Who: Nyon 7/20/2006

2006 as Age: 61
The Who: Metz 7/18/2006

The Who: Metz 7/18/2006

2006 as Age: 61
The Who: Lyon 7/17/2006

The Who: Lyon 7/17/2006

2006 as Age: 61
The Who: Monte Carlo 7/15/2006

The Who: Monte Carlo 7/15/2006

2006 as Age: 61
The Who: Locarno 7/14/2006

The Who: Locarno 7/14/2006

2006 as Age: 61
The Who: Bonn 7/11/2006

The Who: Bonn 7/11/2006

2006 as Age: 61
The Who: Glasgow 7/9/2006

The Who: Glasgow 7/9/2006

2006 as Age: 61
The Who: Dublin 7/8/2006

The Who: Dublin 7/8/2006

2006 as Age: 61
The Who: Liverpool 7/6/2006

The Who: Liverpool 7/6/2006

2006 as Age: 61
The Who: Liverpool 7/5/2006

The Who: Liverpool 7/5/2006

2006 as Age: 61
The Who: Hampshire 7/3/2006

The Who: Hampshire 7/3/2006

2006 as Age: 61
The Who: Werchter 6/30/2006

The Who: Werchter 6/30/2006

2006 as Age: 61
The Who: Brighton 6/18/2006

The Who: Brighton 6/18/2006

2006 as Age: 61
The Who – Broadcast In Roundhouse Electric Proms 2006

The Who – Broadcast In Roundhouse Electric Proms 2006

2006 as Age: 60
No Image

The World's Greatest Gigs

2005 as Age: 60
The Who | Tommy and Quadrophenia Live

The Who | Tommy and Quadrophenia Live

2005 as Self - Guitar, Vocals Age: 60
The Britpop Story 'It Really, Really, Really, Could Happen'

The Britpop Story 'It Really, Really, Really, Could Happen'

2005 as Self (archive footage) Age: 60
One For The Road: Ronnie Lane Memorial Concert

One For The Road: Ronnie Lane Memorial Concert

2004 as Self Age: 59
Police Protecting Children - Internet Paedophilia

Police Protecting Children - Internet Paedophilia

2004 as Self Age: 58
Monterey Pop - The Outtake Performances

Monterey Pop - The Outtake Performances

2002 as Age: 57
No Image

The Beatles Revolution

2000 as Self Age: 55
The Who - Who's Next 1971-2023

The Who - Who's Next 1971-2023

1999 as Self Age: 54
The Rolling Stones Rock and Roll Circus

The Rolling Stones Rock and Roll Circus

1996 as Self - Guitar Age: 51
1996 VH1 Honors

1996 VH1 Honors

1996 as Age: 50
The Secret Adventures of Tom Thumb

The Secret Adventures of Tom Thumb

1993 as Voice Age: 48
Pete Townshend Live in New York Featuring Psychoderelict

Pete Townshend Live in New York Featuring Psychoderelict

1993 as Himself Age: 48
The Who | Live, Featuring the Rock Opera Tommy

The Who | Live, Featuring the Rock Opera Tommy

1989 as Self - Guitars & Vocals / Mr. Walker / Mrs. Walker / Narrator Age: 44
Jimi Plays Monterey

Jimi Plays Monterey

1987 as Self (archive footage) Age: 42
The Who at Live Aid

The Who at Live Aid

1985 as Age: 40
Live Aid

Live Aid

1985 as Self Age: 40
White City

White City

1985 as Pete Fountain Age: 39
All The Best Cowboys Have Chinese Eyes

All The Best Cowboys Have Chinese Eyes

1982 as Self Age: 37
Concerts for the People of Kampuchea

Concerts for the People of Kampuchea

1981 as Self Age: 35
Tommy

Tommy

1975 as Himself Age: 29
Jimi Hendrix

Jimi Hendrix

1973 as Self Age: 28
Sound of the City: London 1964-73

Sound of the City: London 1964-73

1973 as Self Age: 28
Woodstock

Woodstock

1970 as Self - The Who Age: 24
No Image

Heads

1969 as Self Age: 24
Seize millions de jeunes: Mods

Seize millions de jeunes: Mods

1965 as Interviewee Age: 19