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The real reason The Who’s Pete Townshend hated Woodstock: “They put LSD in the coffee” - Far Out Magazine
The real reason The Who’s Pete Townshend hated Woodstock: “They put LSD in the coffee” Far Out Magazine
Published on 27 June 2025 | 4:59 pm
Pete Townshend explains the correct way to do the windmill guitar strum - Yahoo
Pete Townshend explains the correct way to do the windmill guitar strum Yahoo
Published on 27 June 2025 | 1:35 pm
“The right method is to bleed. Your hand and pick have to connect with the effing string” The Who's Pete Townshend on the correct way to do a windmill guitar strum — and what Keith Richards says about inventing the move with the Rolling Stones - GuitarPlayer.com
Published on 27 June 2025 | 1:35 pm
Paul Smith creates costumes for Pete Townshend's Quadrophenia 'Mod ballet' - FashionNetwork USA
Paul Smith creates costumes for Pete Townshend's Quadrophenia 'Mod ballet' FashionNetwork USA
Published on 27 June 2025 | 6:44 am
Classic Rock Legend, 80, Makes Rare Appearance With Iconic 60s Supermodel, 75 - parade.com
Classic Rock Legend, 80, Makes Rare Appearance With Iconic 60s Supermodel, 75 parade.com
Published on 26 June 2025 | 7:33 pm
Quadrophenia: A Mod Ballet review – a razor-sharp reboot of the Who’s rock opera - The Guardian
Quadrophenia: A Mod Ballet review – a razor-sharp reboot of the Who’s rock opera The Guardian
Published on 26 June 2025 | 6:14 pm
Quadrophenia: A Mod Ballet, Sadler’s Wells, London, June 26, 2025 - UNCUT
Quadrophenia: A Mod Ballet, Sadler’s Wells, London, June 26, 2025 UNCUT
Published on 26 June 2025 | 5:18 pm
The star of 'Quadrophenia, A Mod Ballet'? Paul Smith's suits - wallpaper.com
The star of 'Quadrophenia, A Mod Ballet'? Paul Smith's suits wallpaper.com
Published on 26 June 2025 | 4:15 pm
Quadrophenia is a handsome reboot of The Who’s tragic rock opera – review - the-independent.com
Quadrophenia is a handsome reboot of The Who’s tragic rock opera – review the-independent.com
Published on 26 June 2025 | 2:19 pm
The Who meets ballet? A rousing revival of Pete Townshend’s Quadrophenia brings mod culture to the stage - AOL.com
Published on 26 June 2025 | 10:31 am
A mod ballet: the rousing revival of Pete Townshend’s Quadrophenia - the-independent.com
A mod ballet: the rousing revival of Pete Townshend’s Quadrophenia the-independent.com
Published on 26 June 2025 | 7:19 am
The Who meets ballet? A rousing revival of Pete Townshend’s Quadrophenia brings mod culture to the stage - MSN
Published on 26 June 2025 | 6:56 am
Why Pete Townshend thought Rick Rubin needed to be slapped: “I had to be enjoyable” - Far Out Magazine
Why Pete Townshend thought Rick Rubin needed to be slapped: “I had to be enjoyable” Far Out Magazine
Published on 25 June 2025 | 4:00 pm
The Who's Pete Townshend Addresses The 'Mess' in Dismissing Zak Starkey - Wide Open Country
The Who's Pete Townshend Addresses The 'Mess' in Dismissing Zak Starkey Wide Open Country
Published on 25 June 2025 | 1:40 pm
Quadrophenia review — the Who’s classic becomes a Mod ballet - The Times
Quadrophenia review — the Who’s classic becomes a Mod ballet The Times
Published on 25 June 2025 | 11:35 am
5 Excellent Songs by The Who, Sung by Pete Townshend - American Songwriter
5 Excellent Songs by The Who, Sung by Pete Townshend American Songwriter
Published on 25 June 2025 | 10:00 am
Fans of The Who have "really enjoyed" the mod ballet of Quadrophenia, says Pete Townshend - Yahoo
Fans of The Who have "really enjoyed" the mod ballet of Quadrophenia, says Pete Townshend Yahoo
Published on 24 June 2025 | 6:55 pm
More Who turmoil as Townshend says of Daltrey, ‘He’ll be sacking me next’ - SILive.com
More Who turmoil as Townshend says of Daltrey, ‘He’ll be sacking me next’ SILive.com
Published on 24 June 2025 | 5:17 pm
Terry Riley by Pete Townshend - UNCUT
Terry Riley by Pete Townshend UNCUT
Published on 24 June 2025 | 10:45 am
Legendary rock guitarist still doesn’t understand why his drummer was fired. ‘It’s been a mess.’ - NJ.com
Legendary rock guitarist still doesn’t understand why his drummer was fired. ‘It’s been a mess.’ NJ.com
Published on 24 June 2025 | 9:01 am
The emotional show Pete Townshend never connected with: “Didn’t really hit me” - Far Out Magazine
The emotional show Pete Townshend never connected with: “Didn’t really hit me” Far Out Magazine
Published on 24 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Pete Townshend Breaks Silence on Zak Starkey’s Exit and The Who’s Final Chapter - The News-Gazette
Pete Townshend Breaks Silence on Zak Starkey’s Exit and The Who’s Final Chapter The News-Gazette
Published on 24 June 2025 | 7:00 am
The Who’s Pete Townshend Comments On Firing Of Zak Starkey: “It’s A Decision Roger And I ... - mxdwn Music
The Who’s Pete Townshend Comments On Firing Of Zak Starkey: “It’s A Decision Roger And I ... mxdwn Music
Published on 24 June 2025 | 2:20 am
Pete Townsend On Roger Daltrey Firing Zak Starkey: He'll Be Sacking Me Next - iHeart
Pete Townsend On Roger Daltrey Firing Zak Starkey: He'll Be Sacking Me Next iHeart
Published on 23 June 2025 | 11:46 pm
Even Pete Townshend is Confused by the Zak Starkey Situation in The Who - 95.9 The RAT
Even Pete Townshend is Confused by the Zak Starkey Situation in The Who 95.9 The RAT
Published on 23 June 2025 | 6:06 pm
Pete Townshend Reflects on Zak Starkey’s Departure from The Who: “It’s Been a Mess” - Relix
Pete Townshend Reflects on Zak Starkey’s Departure from The Who: “It’s Been a Mess” Relix
Published on 23 June 2025 | 4:01 pm
Pete Townshend Gets Candid About The Who's 'Mess' of a Split from Zak Starkey - People.com
Pete Townshend Gets Candid About The Who's 'Mess' of a Split from Zak Starkey People.com
Published on 23 June 2025 | 3:55 pm
Legendary guitarist opens up about split with drummer: ‘Kind of got out of hand’ - PennLive.com
Legendary guitarist opens up about split with drummer: ‘Kind of got out of hand’ PennLive.com
Published on 23 June 2025 | 3:42 pm
Pete Townshend Is Still Confused About Zak Starkey’s Firing from The Who - Consequence of Sound
Pete Townshend Is Still Confused About Zak Starkey’s Firing from The Who Consequence of Sound
Published on 23 June 2025 | 2:23 pm
Pete Townshend Addresses Controversial Zak Starkey Firing, Says Roger Daltrey Will 'Be Sacking Me Next' - Ultimate Guitar
Pete Townshend Addresses Controversial Zak Starkey Firing, Says Roger Daltrey Will 'Be Sacking Me Next' Ultimate Guitar
Published on 23 June 2025 | 2:21 pm
The Who Legend Says Zak Starkey's Exit From Band Has 'Been a Mess’ - Men's Journal
The Who Legend Says Zak Starkey's Exit From Band Has 'Been a Mess’ Men's Journal
Published on 23 June 2025 | 11:38 am
The Who: Pete Townshend says Zak Starkey's exit was 'a mess' - Yahoo
The Who: Pete Townshend says Zak Starkey's exit was 'a mess' Yahoo
Published on 23 June 2025 | 10:00 am
Pete Townshend admits Zak Starkey's exit from The Who was 'a mess' - music-news.com
Pete Townshend admits Zak Starkey's exit from The Who was 'a mess' music-news.com
Published on 23 June 2025 | 7:10 am
Pete Townshend Gives Public Response To The Who Parting Ways With Zak Starkey - superhits106.com
Pete Townshend Gives Public Response To The Who Parting Ways With Zak Starkey superhits106.com
Published on 23 June 2025 | 6:23 am
Pete Townshend speaks out about The Who's split with Zak Starkey - music-news.com
Pete Townshend speaks out about The Who's split with Zak Starkey music-news.com
Published on 23 June 2025 | 3:10 am
Pete Townshend Discusses Zak Starkey's Firing From The Who, Drummer's Dad Ringo Starr Defends Him - Stereogum
Pete Townshend Discusses Zak Starkey's Firing From The Who, Drummer's Dad Ringo Starr Defends Him Stereogum
Published on 22 June 2025 | 9:05 pm
The Who's Pete Townshend Didn't See Problem With Zak Starkey - antiMusic
The Who's Pete Townshend Didn't See Problem With Zak Starkey antiMusic
Published on 22 June 2025 | 8:30 pm
Pete Townshend Doesn't Understand What Zak Starkey Did Wrong - Radio Plus Info
Pete Townshend Doesn't Understand What Zak Starkey Did Wrong Radio Plus Info
Published on 22 June 2025 | 7:06 pm
Even This Iconic British Rock Band's Co-Founder Isn't Sure Why They Recently Fired Their Drummer - parade.com
Even This Iconic British Rock Band's Co-Founder Isn't Sure Why They Recently Fired Their Drummer parade.com
Published on 22 June 2025 | 6:51 pm
“It’s Been a Mess”: The Who’s Pete Townshend Gets Candid on Zak Starkey’s Firing and the Onstage Incident That Led to It - American Songwriter
“It’s Been a Mess”: The Who’s Pete Townshend Gets Candid on Zak Starkey’s Firing and the Onstage Incident That Led to It American Songwriter
Published on 22 June 2025 | 6:39 pm
"He'll be sacking me next." Pete Townshend on Roger Daltrey and why Zak Starkey was fired by The Who - Louder
"He'll be sacking me next." Pete Townshend on Roger Daltrey and why Zak Starkey was fired by The Who Louder
Published on 22 June 2025 | 5:43 pm
Pete Townshend Speaks Out About The Who’s Split With Zak Starkey: ‘I Have to Be Careful What I Say’ - Billboard
Pete Townshend Speaks Out About The Who’s Split With Zak Starkey: ‘I Have to Be Careful What I Say’ Billboard
Published on 22 June 2025 | 5:16 pm
Pete Townshend fears he will be fired from The Who if he comments about Roger Daltrey - The Mirror
Pete Townshend fears he will be fired from The Who if he comments about Roger Daltrey The Mirror
Published on 22 June 2025 | 3:09 pm
Pete Townshend on the Who’s Split With Zak Starkey: ‘It’s Been a Mess’ - Rolling Stone
Pete Townshend on the Who’s Split With Zak Starkey: ‘It’s Been a Mess’ Rolling Stone
Published on 22 June 2025 | 2:13 pm
Pete Townshend Doesn’t Understand What Zak Starkey Did Wrong - Ultimate Classic Rock
Pete Townshend Doesn’t Understand What Zak Starkey Did Wrong Ultimate Classic Rock
Published on 22 June 2025 | 1:14 pm
The Who's Pete Townshend “couldn’t see anything wrong” with gig that caused Zak Starkey’s firing: "I have to be careful what I say about Roger or he’ll be sacking me next” - NME
Published on 22 June 2025 | 9:18 am
“The next person that walks across this stage is gonna get effing killed!” Pete Townshend declared war at Woodstock when Abbie Hoffman interrupted the Who in the middle of their biggest gig - GuitarPlayer.com
Published on 21 June 2025 | 10:20 pm
Pete Townshend comments on controversy surrounding Zak Starkey’s firing from The Who - Rural Radio Network
Pete Townshend comments on controversy surrounding Zak Starkey’s firing from The Who Rural Radio Network
Published on 21 June 2025 | 4:22 am
Nearly 40 horses seized from Windham County horse farm, officials say - WPTZ
Nearly 40 horses seized from Windham County horse farm, officials say WPTZ
Published on 20 June 2025 | 8:41 pm
Pete Townshend comments on controversy surrounding Zak Starkey’s firing from The Who - Everett Post
Pete Townshend comments on controversy surrounding Zak Starkey’s firing from The Who Everett Post
Published on 20 June 2025 | 7:30 pm
“I think Roger just got lost. Roger’s finding it difficult. I have to be careful what I say about Roger because he gets angry if I say anything about him at all": Pete Townshend has his say on Zak Starkey’s protracted dismissal from The Who - MusicRadar
Published on 20 June 2025 | 11:31 am
“I have to be careful what I say about Roger or he’ll be sacking me next”: Pete Townshend says he “couldn’t see anything wrong” with Albert Hall gig that caused Zak Starkey’s firing - Guitar.com
Published on 20 June 2025 | 10:40 am
Pete Townshend: 'I have to be careful what I say about Roger - he'll be sacking me next' - The i Paper
Pete Townshend: 'I have to be careful what I say about Roger - he'll be sacking me next' The i Paper
Published on 20 June 2025 | 5:00 am
39 horses seized from Townshend farm in latest animal cruelty investigation - VTDigger
39 horses seized from Townshend farm in latest animal cruelty investigation VTDigger
Published on 19 June 2025 | 9:43 pm
“I love the show - I love the show more than I did the gig”: The Who’s Pete Townshend says he’s more of a fan of the Live Aid musical than the historic event that inspired it - MusicRadar
Published on 19 June 2025 | 1:12 pm
Dozens of horses seized from Friesians of Majesty in Townshend - Brattleboro Reformer
Dozens of horses seized from Friesians of Majesty in Townshend Brattleboro Reformer
Published on 18 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Dozens of horses seized from Townshend farm - Bennington Banner
Dozens of horses seized from Townshend farm Bennington Banner
Published on 18 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Horses seized from Vermont farm in animal abuse investigation - WCAX
Horses seized from Vermont farm in animal abuse investigation WCAX
Published on 18 June 2025 | 7:00 am
“He decided he didn't want to be the lead guitar player anymore.” Pete Townshend on Roger Daltrey’s career-changing move that made the Who guitarist an axe-wielding icon - GuitarPlayer.com
Published on 17 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Pete Townshend and the lifelong search for answers - Louder
Pete Townshend and the lifelong search for answers Louder
Published on 12 June 2025 | 7:00 am
The Who’s Pete Townshend Sparked a Rock Revolution Over 50 Years Ago With This Act - Collider
The Who’s Pete Townshend Sparked a Rock Revolution Over 50 Years Ago With This Act Collider
Published on 11 June 2025 | 7:00 am
“I Was Counterfeit”: Pete Townshend’s Shortlist of Authentic Rock Stars and the Modern Pop Star He Thinks Fits the Bill - American Songwriter
“I Was Counterfeit”: Pete Townshend’s Shortlist of Authentic Rock Stars and the Modern Pop Star He Thinks Fits the Bill American Songwriter
Published on 2 June 2025 | 7:00 am
“I'm a dangerous f***er.” Pete Townshend says he gets a charge out of working. His latest comments offer a cryptic clue about the Who's future - GuitarPlayer.com
“I'm a dangerous f***er.” Pete Townshend says he gets a charge out of working. His latest comments offer a cryptic clue about the Who's future GuitarPlayer.com
Published on 31 May 2025 | 7:00 am
4 Guitar Riffs That Prove Pete Townshend Is an Axe-Wielding Legend - American Songwriter
4 Guitar Riffs That Prove Pete Townshend Is an Axe-Wielding Legend American Songwriter
Published on 31 May 2025 | 7:00 am
The Who's Pete Townshend makes cryptic comment suggesting band may split up - The Mirror US
The Who's Pete Townshend makes cryptic comment suggesting band may split up The Mirror US
Published on 29 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Pete Townshend makes cryptic comment about The Who’s farewell shows - The Independent
Pete Townshend makes cryptic comment about The Who’s farewell shows The Independent
Published on 29 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Tensions explode between Townshend, Daltrey ahead of Who farewell tour - SILive.com
Tensions explode between Townshend, Daltrey ahead of Who farewell tour SILive.com
Published on 28 May 2025 | 7:00 am
‘I’m Going To Play Him off the Stage One Day”: The Legendary Guitarist Pete Townshend Thought He’d Never Best—but That Didn’t Stop Him From Trying - American Songwriter
‘I’m Going To Play Him off the Stage One Day”: The Legendary Guitarist Pete Townshend Thought He’d Never Best—but That Didn’t Stop Him From Trying American Songwriter
Published on 27 May 2025 | 7:00 am
“One night we were playing and in walks Pete Townshend.” The Doobie Brothers’ Patrick Simmons on the night Townshend picked up a guitar after a gig with the Who - GuitarPlayer.com
Published on 23 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Column: For Pete Townshend’s sake - The Morning Sun
Column: For Pete Townshend’s sake The Morning Sun
Published on 22 May 2025 | 7:00 am
No, Pete Townshend of The Who did not call Bruce Springsteen 'a bit overrated' - Snopes
No, Pete Townshend of The Who did not call Bruce Springsteen 'a bit overrated' Snopes
Published on 22 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Famous birthdays for May 19: Pete Townshend, JoJo Siwa - upi.com
Famous birthdays for May 19: Pete Townshend, JoJo Siwa upi.com
Published on 19 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Happy birthday, Pete Townshend: The Who legend turns 80 - Everett Post
Happy birthday, Pete Townshend: The Who legend turns 80 Everett Post
Published on 19 May 2025 | 7:00 am
“I’ve always regretted it. I thought, I shouldn’t have done that. That was like killing the wife.” Pete Townshend and Roger Daltrey don’t see eye to eye on his guitar-smashing past - GuitarPlayer.com
Published on 19 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Trial to begin for Townshend man charged with illegal tree-cutting - Brattleboro Reformer
Trial to begin for Townshend man charged with illegal tree-cutting Brattleboro Reformer
Published on 18 May 2025 | 7:00 am
“I’m just standing there strumming a chord. And the audience looks at me and goes, ‘How does he produce that noise?’” Pete Townshend on the Who's real lead guitar player - GuitarPlayer.com
Published on 12 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Rock legend doesn’t like performing on stage: ‘It doesn’t fill my soul’ - Syracuse.com
Rock legend doesn’t like performing on stage: ‘It doesn’t fill my soul’ Syracuse.com
Published on 29 April 2025 | 7:00 am
“I don’t hate it, but it doesn’t fill my soul in the way that you see some performers.” Pete Townshend says he doesn’t like being onstage, and would rather work alone - GuitarPlayer.com
Published on 26 April 2025 | 7:00 am
“Most musicians are not like me… I don’t like being on a stage”: The Who’s Pete Townshend explains why he doesn’t like performing - Guitar.com
Published on 25 April 2025 | 7:00 am
THE WHO's PETE TOWNSHEND: 'I Don't Like Being On A Stage. It Doesn't Fill My Soul.' - BLABBERMOUTH.NET
THE WHO's PETE TOWNSHEND: 'I Don't Like Being On A Stage. It Doesn't Fill My Soul.' BLABBERMOUTH.NET
Published on 24 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Pete Townshend Says Zak Starkey Is “Not Being Asked to Step Down from The Who” - Relix
Pete Townshend Says Zak Starkey Is “Not Being Asked to Step Down from The Who” Relix
Published on 21 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Pete Townshend In The Studio For 'Empty Glass' 45th Anniversary - antiMusic
Pete Townshend In The Studio For 'Empty Glass' 45th Anniversary antiMusic
Published on 21 April 2025 | 7:00 am
The Who Rehire Drummer Zak Starkey, Townshend 'Take[s] Responsibility for Some of the Confusion' - Loudwire
The Who Rehire Drummer Zak Starkey, Townshend 'Take[s] Responsibility for Some of the Confusion' Loudwire
Published on 20 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Pete Townshend Says Zak Starkey Is Not Leaving The Who After “Communication Issues” - Deadline
Pete Townshend Says Zak Starkey Is Not Leaving The Who After “Communication Issues” Deadline
Published on 19 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Pete Townshend Says The Who Have Rehired Zak Starkey - spin.com
Pete Townshend Says The Who Have Rehired Zak Starkey spin.com
Published on 19 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Zak Starkey Re-Hired by the Who: ‘Communication Issues Have Been Aired Happily,’ Pete Townshend Posts - Variety
Published on 19 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Zak Is Back, the Who’s Pete Townshend Says: ‘Not Being Asked to Step Down’ - Rolling Stone
Zak Is Back, the Who’s Pete Townshend Says: ‘Not Being Asked to Step Down’ Rolling Stone
Published on 19 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Every Pete Townshend Solo Album, Ranked From Worst To Best - Screen Rant
Every Pete Townshend Solo Album, Ranked From Worst To Best Screen Rant
Published on 15 April 2025 | 7:00 am
‘It Came From a Place of Resentment’ - Vulture
‘It Came From a Place of Resentment’ Vulture
Published on 28 March 2025 | 7:00 am
Inge Lamboo teams up with Pete Townshend on “Call Out Your Name” - EARMILK
Inge Lamboo teams up with Pete Townshend on “Call Out Your Name” EARMILK
Published on 28 March 2025 | 7:00 am
“If I told AI, ‘Write a load of Pete Townshend songs like he used to in 1973,’ a lot of Who fans would be really pleased”: Pete Townshend threatens to turn to AI if fans don’t stop asking him to play The Who’s hits - Guitar World
Published on 26 March 2025 | 7:00 am
Pete Townshend: ‘I’ve Got Maybe 10 Years Left as a Creative’ - Rolling Stone
Pete Townshend: ‘I’ve Got Maybe 10 Years Left as a Creative’ Rolling Stone
Published on 26 March 2025 | 7:00 am
The Who’s Pete Townshend opens up about his future: I’ve got maybe 10 years left as a creative - Everett Post
The Who’s Pete Townshend opens up about his future: I’ve got maybe 10 years left as a creative Everett Post
Published on 26 March 2025 | 7:00 am
Writing The Who’s “My Generation” With Pete Townshend - Switched On Pop
Writing The Who’s “My Generation” With Pete Townshend Switched On Pop
Published on 25 March 2025 | 7:00 am
Townshend Estate Field Sold; Houses En Route - New Haven Independent
Townshend Estate Field Sold; Houses En Route New Haven Independent
Published on 12 March 2025 | 7:00 am
Townshend schools shelter in place | Local News - Brattleboro Reformer
Townshend schools shelter in place | Local News Brattleboro Reformer
Published on 11 February 2025 | 8:00 am
Pete Townshend 'The Solo Albums' 8-CD Set Out March 28 - Rock Cellar Magazine
Pete Townshend 'The Solo Albums' 8-CD Set Out March 28 Rock Cellar Magazine
Published on 6 February 2025 | 8:00 am
William Townshend Obituary (1967 - 2024) - Rancho Cordova, CA - The Sacramento Bee - Legacy.com
William Townshend Obituary (1967 - 2024) - Rancho Cordova, CA - The Sacramento Bee Legacy.com
Published on 27 January 2025 | 6:39 pm