Pete Townshend Asked Peter Frampton to Replace Him in the Who
Co-founder wanted to keep writing but stop touring in the ‘80s, Frampton reveals in his new memoir.
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Pete Townshend Wanted to Quit the Who From ‘Day One’
Guitarist reflects on moments he’s loved and hated his band.
Pete Townshend Says Touring Is ‘No Fun’
Who guitarist looking forward to time off before hitting the road again in 2020.
Alan Rogan, Pete Townshend’s Guitar Tech, Dies
Alan Rogan looked after Pete Townshend's guitars for more than 40 years.
Roger Daltrey Explains Why Pete Townshend Smashed Guitars
Who frontman says trademark stage performance “was not about the visual.”
Pete Townshend Refused to Tour Without New Who Album
Guitarist discusses strict condition for returning to the road, and how they nearly ran out of time to secure the deals.
Pete Townshend Recalls Hoping the Who Would Fail
Guitarist spent first years of his band’s career feeling “really quite unhappy.”
Pete Townshend Still Struggles to Connect With Roger Daltrey
The Who's two remaining co-founders have been at it for ages. But that doesn't mean they communicate all that well.
Roger Daltrey Thought He’d Killed Pete Townshend in Fight
Who singer recalls feeling guilt even though guitarist had started assault.
Saturday, May 19: Tig’s Rock Birthdays
Happy Birthday today (May 19) to Pete Townshend. The guitarist is 73. Also celebrating today is bassist Dusty Hill of ZZ Top (69) and drummer Phil Rudd of AC/DC (64). In Remembrance today, Joey Ramone would have been 67.
Pete Townshend Reveals Secret Marriage, Announces Yearlong Sabbatical
Pete Townshend has gone public with the news of his marriage to longtime partner Rachel Fuller.
Pete Townshend Says He Was the Who’s ‘Timekeeper': Exclusive Interview
Pete Townshend is currently on the road for the Classic Quadrophenia tour.