Pete Townshend

Peter Dennis Blandford "Pete" Townshend (pronounced /ˈtaʊnzənd/; born 19 May, 1945) is an English rock guitarist, vocalist, songwriter and author, known principally as the guitarist and songwriter for 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 rock era, in addition to being "possibly the greatest live ba... more

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  • May 19, 1945 (age 64 years)

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  • Pete Townshend - The Who's Tommy,
  • PeteTownsend,
  • Townsend, Pete
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  • 1.829 m (6.001 ft )

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