It was the reason I did everything.It’s the reason I played the guitar.” Pete Townshend on the awful gift that made the Who ...

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Still, Townshend attempted to imbue his mainstream songwriting with a diverse range of influences which were not often found ...

As one of the major figures in the Mod subculture and of British rock music, having Pete Townshend praise you as being among the greats is a huge honour ...

Pete Townshend reassures fans that drummer Zak Starkey remains a vital member of 'The Who' despite recent retirement ...

Bill Kelly Last week, after nearly three decades of collaboration, The Who very publicly split with longtime drummer Zak ...

Songwriter, guitarist and founding member of the Who, Townshend was once described as, “A nose on a stick” by singer Roger ...

It's been 45 years since Pete Townshend dropped his wholly original solo album 'Empty Glass', and it's still an achievement ...

Pete Townshend at The 77th Annual Tony Awards at David H. Koch Theater at Lincoln Center on June 16, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Theo Wargo/Getty Images for Tony Awards Productions ...

Pete Townshend has clarified that Zak Starkey remains a member of The Who, addressing earlier confusion following Starkey's supposed departure announcement after Royal Albert Hall performances.

The roots of the Who go all the way back to the late Fifties when Roger Daltrey formed a skiffle group called the Detours with his schoolmates, including longtime best friend Harry Wilson on drums.

A legendary rock band is whole again. The Who announced over the weekend that Zak Starkey, the group’s drummer for nearly ...