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Pete Townshend on the Who’s Split With Zak Starkey: ‘It’s Been a Mess’
Pete Townshend has weighed in on the acrimonious split between the Who and drummer Zak Starkey, admitting of the situation, ...
Pete Townshend Speaks Out About The Who’s Split With Zak Starkey: ‘I Have to Be Careful What I Say’
Despite the turmoil, Starkey says he would return to The Who if asked.
Pete Townshend explains the correct way to do the windmill guitar strum
As the guitarist explains, the windmill is fraught with danger, including fingernail tears and hand lacerations ...
The movie that changed The Who’s Pete Townshend’s life forever: “Mesmerised”
Looking at how watching Bill Haley's concert film 'Rock Around The Clock; changed Pete Townshend from The Who's life forever, ...
Legendary rock guitarist still doesn’t understand why his drummer was fired. ‘It’s been a mess.’
In a recent interview, the guitarist and songwriter noted that he had to be careful about what he said, fearing his own ...
Pete Townshend fears he will be fired from The Who if he comments about Roger Daltrey
Pete Townshend and Roger Daltery have been performing in The Who since 1964, but following the explosive exit of drummer Zak ...
The real reason The Who’s Pete Townshend hated Woodstock: “They put LSD in the coffee”
Reflecting on comments made by The Who guitarist Pete Townshend about Woodstock Festival and why he hated the experience and ...
Drummer Zak Starkey calls the Who 'f‑‑‑ing insane' — but confirms he would return after being fired twice
The Who drummer Zak Starkey says Roger Daltrey made the mistake that led him to be ousted from the band — but he doesn't hold ...
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The Who meets ballet? A rousing revival of Pete Townshend’s Quadrophenia brings mod culture to the stage
The Who meets ballet? A rousing revival of Pete Townshend’s Quadrophenia brings mod culture to the stage - IN FOCUS: Paul ...
Pete Townshend’s Quadrophenia is a handsome reboot of The Who’s tragic rock opera
Rather than leaning into pop-culture cool, this new stage production at Sadler's Wells recognises its fragility ...
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Pete Townshend on Roger Daltrey’s career-changing decision that took the guitarist out of his comfort zone
When the Detours came to an end, the newly knighted singer decided he was unhappy in his role, forcing Townshend out of his ...
Pete Townshend Gets Candid About The Who's 'Mess' of a Split from Zak Starkey
Pete Townshend opened up about a dynamic shift within The Who as the band split from Zak Starkey and said he needs "to be ...