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Pete Townshend on the Who’s Split With Zak Starkey: ‘It’s Been a Mess’
Pete Townshend has weighed in on the acrimonious split between the Who and drummer Zak Starkey, admitting of the situation, ...
Pete Townshend explains the correct way to do the windmill guitar strum
As the guitarist explains, the windmill is fraught with danger, including fingernail tears and hand lacerations ...
Pete Townshend Speaks Out About The Who’s Split With Zak Starkey: ‘I Have to Be Careful What I Say’
Despite the turmoil, Starkey says he would return to The Who if asked.
The artist Pete Townshend said undersold themselves: “A lot more interesting”
Pete Townshend is an artist who can appreciate the big picture; he thought a guitarist with a similar ability didn't acknowledge it enough.
The real reason The Who’s Pete Townshend hated Woodstock: “They put LSD in the coffee”
Reflecting on comments made by The Who guitarist Pete Townshend about Woodstock Festival and why he hated the experience and ...
Pete Townshend’s Quadrophenia is a handsome reboot of The Who’s tragic rock opera
Rather than leaning into pop-culture cool, this new stage production at Sadler's Wells recognises its fragility ...
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The Who meets ballet? A rousing revival of Pete Townshend’s Quadrophenia brings mod culture to the stage
The Who meets ballet? A rousing revival of Pete Townshend’s Quadrophenia brings mod culture to the stage - IN FOCUS: Paul ...
Pete Townshend fears he will be fired from The Who if he comments about Roger Daltrey
Pete Townshend and Roger Daltery have been performing in The Who since 1964, but following the explosive exit of drummer Zak ...
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Pete Townshend on Roger Daltrey’s career-changing decision that took the guitarist out of his comfort zone
When the Detours came to an end, the newly knighted singer decided he was unhappy in his role, forcing Townshend out of his ...
More Who turmoil as Townshend says of Daltrey, ‘He’ll be sacking me next’
Legendary guitarist Pete Townshend of the Who has made a stunning admission about the band’s recent firing of drummer Zak Starkey. But he’s choosing his words carefully when it comes to singer Roger ...
Drummer Zak Starkey calls the Who 'f‑‑‑ing insane' — but confirms he would return after being fired twice
The Who drummer Zak Starkey says Roger Daltrey made the mistake that led him to be ousted from the band — but he doesn't hold ...
Pete Townshend Gets Candid About The Who's 'Mess' of a Split from Zak Starkey
Pete Townshend opened up about a dynamic shift within The Who as the band split from Zak Starkey and said he needs "to be ...