Pete Townshend
| Born | May 19, 1945 |
| Hometown | Chiswick, United Kingdom |
| Net worth | $150 million |
| Height | 6'0" (1.829m) |
| Spouse | Rachel Fuller, Karen Astley |
| Children | Emma Townshend, Joseph Townshend, Aminta Townshend |
| Parents | Cliff Townshend |
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Wild Things Announce Pete Townshend-Produced Album, ‘Afterglow’
Rising U.K. rockers the Wild Things have announced “Afterglow,” a new concept album that, fittingly enough, is co-produced by the Who’s Pete Townshend. The ambitious album “tells the story of the residents of the fictional town of Valentine amidst a paranormal phenomenon,” according to the announcement, which is accompanied by the single “Come Around.” Townshend …
- EntertainmentGuitar World
Pete Townshend sets the record straight about Roger Daltrey's comments on The Who's retirement
Roger Daltrey had recently mentioned that he was “happy” that “that part of my life is over”
- EntertainmentLouder Sound
The Who's Quadrophenia is being turned into a mod ballet
Quadrophenia: A Mod Ballet is coming to a stately theatre near you in 2025
- EntertainmentDeadline
‘The Who’s Tommy’ Sets Broadway Closing Date
See me, feel me — while you can. It’s nearly game over for The Who’s Tommy: The Tony-nominated musical revival will end its Broadway run next month, press agency Boneau/Bryan-Brown said today. The musical will have played more than 130 regular performances at the Nederlander Theatre when the final curtain falls on July 21. The well-reviewed production from …
- EntertainmentVariety
The Who’s ‘Quadrophenia’ Gets Mod Ballet Makeover: ‘It’s Going to Be Poignant, Tender, Poetic and Epic’
The Who’s iconic rock opera “Quadrophenia” is set to make its debut as a dance production in the U.K. Sadler’s Wells and Universal Music U.K. have unveiled the world premiere of “Quadrophenia, a Mod Ballet,” ahead of a 2025 tour. The production will feature a cast of dancers bringing to life the story of Jimmy, …
- LifestyleT3
New Marshall amplifier celebrates 100 years of Celestion speakers – but you won't get one
The iconic amplifier brand has crafted a limited edition head and cab setup with classic styling
- EntertainmentThe Hollywood Reporter
Tony Awards Analysis: Big Names Pack Ceremony, But Broadway’s Own Win Most Top Prizes
There were a ton of “Hollywood names” at the 77th Tony Awards on Sunday night, which undoubtedly helped to elevate interest in a nationwide telecast that is always a bit of a tough sell, given that it celebrates shows that relatively few people outside — or even inside — the tri-state area have actually seen. Among the …
- EntertainmentDeadline
Pete Townshend To Join ‘The Who’s Tommy’ Cast For ‘Pinball Wizard’ On Tony Awards; Nicole Scherzinger To Perform In Memoriam Segment
Rock icon Pete Townshend will not only introduce the musical performance of The Who’s Tommy cast, but will take part in it: Deadline hears that Townshend and the Tommy cast are set to perform “Pinball Wizard.” Townshend was previously announced as a presenter on the broadcast. He previously joined the Broadway cast on the March …
- EntertainmentDeadline
Pete Townshend, Angelina Jolie, Cynthia Erivo & Ben Platt Among Tony Awards Presenter Line-Up
The Who’s Tommy composer Pete Townshend, The Outsiders producer Angelina Jolie, and the Wicked movie’s Cynthia Erivo are among the roster of Tony Award presenters announced today by producers of this Sunday’s broadcast. Airing live from the David H. Koch Theater at Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts in New York City, the lineup of …
- EntertainmentThe Telegraph
From The Who’s V-signs to bad miming: the most notorious Top of the Pops performances of all time
Sixty years since it first aired in early 1964 until its controversial cancellation in 2006, Top of the Pops (TOTP) played host to hundreds of titans of music. Most performances went off without a hitch, thrilling audiences and boosting record sales. But gathering a bunch of rock bands every week was always a potential recipe for disaster, and the show was frequently plagued by bizarre antics, technical glitches and battles between producers and artists over the relative merits of miming.
