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1945-05-19Place of Birth
Chiswick, London, England, UKBiography
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. 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 WikipediaWATCH FREEFOR 30 DAYS
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The Who: One Band's Explosive Story
as Self - The Who Member
2022The Who: Tommy Live at The Royal Albert Hall
as Himself – guitars, vocals
2017Quadrophenia: Can You See the Real Me?
as Himself
2013Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Live - The Concert for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
as
2009The Who: Live at the London Coliseum 1969
as Himself - guitars, vocals
2008Amazing Journey: The Story of The Who
as Himself
2007An Ox's Tale: The John Entwistle Story
as Himself
2006The Passing Show: The Life and Music of Ronnie Lane
as Himself
2006The Who: Tommy and Quadrophenia Live
as Self - Guitar, Vocals
2005One For The Road: Ronnie Lane Memorial Concert
as Pete Townshend
2004The Who and Special Guests: Live at the Royal Albert Hall
as Self - Lead Guitar / Vocals
2000Listening to You: The Who Live at the Isle of Wight
as Himself
1998The Rolling Stones Rock and Roll Circus
as Self - Guitar
1996The Who Live, Featuring the Rock Opera Tommy
as Self - Guitars & Vocals / Mr. Walker / Mrs. Walker / Narrator
1989