Pete Townshend
Born
1945-05-19
Place of birth
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, includ...
Known for
The Simpsons
Pete Townshend (voice)
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
Self
Tommy
Himself
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
Self
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
Self - Musical Guest
Woodstock
Self - The Who
Monterey Pop
Self - The Who
Live Aid
Self
Woodstock: Three Days That Defined a Generation
Self
Top of the Pops
Self
The Who: The Kids Are Alright
Self
The Rolling Stones Rock and Roll Circus
Self - Guitar
Bad Reputation
Self
The Secret Adventures of Tom Thumb
Voice
Mayor of the Sunset Strip
Self