
Pete Townshend
Biography
Peter Dennis Blandford "Pete" Townshend (born 19 May 1945) is an English rock guitarist, vocalist, songwriter and author, known principally as the guitarist and songwriter for the rock group 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 60s and 70s, and, according to Eddie Vedder, "possibly the greatest live band ever."
Townshend is the primary songwriter for The Who, having written well over one hundred songs for the band's eleven studio albums, including concept albums and the rock operas Tommy and Quadrophenia, plus popular rock and roll radio staples like Who's Next, and dozens more that appeared as non-album singles, bonus tracks on reissues, and tracks on rarities compilations like Odds & Sods. He has also written over one hundred songs that have appeared on his solo albums, as well as radio jingles and television theme songs. Although known primarily as a guitarist, he also plays other instruments such as keyboards, banjo, accordion, synthesiser, bass guitar and drums, on his own solo albums, several Who albums, and as a guest contributor to a wide array of other artists' recordings. Townshend has never had formal lessons in any of the instruments he plays.
Townshend has also been a contributor and author of newspaper and magazine articles, book reviews, essays, books, and scripts, as well as collaborating as a lyricist (and composer) for many other musical acts. Townshend was ranked #3 in Dave Marsh's list of Best Guitarists in The New Book of Rock Lists, #10 in Gibson.com's list of the top fifty guitarists, and #50 in Rolling Stone magazine's 2003 list: 100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time. Townshend was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of The Who in 1990.
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Acting (126 movies)

Pete Townshend's Deep End - Face The Face
2016

The Who: The Kids Are Alright
1979

Tommy
1975

Best of the 60s: The Story of Ready, Steady, Go!
2021

The Who - At Kilburn 1977
2008

Monterey Pop
1968

Remember the Secret Policeman's Ball?
2004

Have You Got It Yet? The Story of Syd Barrett and Pink Floyd
2023

The Who: Maximum R&B Live
1994

Classic Albums: The Who - Who's Next
1999

The Who: Live in Boston
2004

Led Zeppelin Played Here
2014

The Who: Rock in Rio 2017
2017

Amazing Journey: The Story of The Who
2007

Acoustic at the BBC
2011

Listening to You: The Who Live at the Isle of Wight
1998

Classic Albums: The Who Sell Out
2021

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Live - The Concert for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
2009

The Secret Policeman's Ball
1979

Woodstock: Three Days That Defined a Generation
2019

Quadrophenia: Can You See the Real Me?
2013

The Who: One Band's Explosive Story
2022

Carousella
1966

The Who: Live in Texas '75
2012

The Passing Show: The Life and Music of Ronnie Lane
2006

The Who & Special Guests: Live At The Royal Albert Hall
2000

The Who: BBC Electric Proms
2006

White City
1985

The Who - The Making of Tommy
2013

The Who: Sensation—The Story of Tommy
2014

Night Flight: Born Again
2016

The Who: Quadrophenia Live With Special Guests
2006

The Who - Who's Next 1971-2023
1999

A Celebration: The Music of Pete Townshend and The Who
1994

The Who – Broadcast In Roundhouse Electric Proms 2006
2006

The Who: Live at the Isle of Wight Festival 1970
2009

The Secret Policeman's Other Ball
1982

Dear Mr. Fantasy - A Celebration for Jim Capaldi
2007

Pete Townshend - South Bank Show Documentary
1985

Pete Townshend - Letterman Compilation 1985-1999
1999

Brian Wilson: On Tour
2003

The Lost Paths
1967

Pete Townshend - Live at Fillmore West, April 30th, 1996
1996

The Who Hits 50! Live
2022

Classic Quadrophenia
2015

The Who: Live at Shea Stadium 1982
1982

Lambert & Stamp
2014

Pete Townshend: Music from Lifehouse
2002

Jimi Hendrix
1973

Woodstock: Untold Stories Revisited
2014

Woodstock: Untold Stories
2009

Monterey Pop: The Outtake Performances
2002

The Who at Live Aid
1985

The Britpop Story 'It Really, Really, Really, Could Happen'
2005

Video EP: Pete Townshend
1982

The Who: Live in Hyde Park
2015

Lennon or McCartney
2014

The Who – With Orchestra Live At Wembley
2023

Police Protecting Children - Internet Paedophilia
2004

The Who: Live from Toronto
1984

Play It Loud: The Story of Marshall
2014

Mayor of the Sunset Strip
2003

The Who - Live at the London Coliseum 1969
2008

The Who: Tommy Live With Special Guests
2006

Rachel Fuller presents: In the Attic with Pete Townshend & Friends
2009

An Ox's Tale: The John Entwistle Story
2006

The Who: Live at the Isle of Wight 2004 Festival
2017

Being Mick
2001

The Rolling Stones Rock and Roll Circus
1996

Concerts for the People of Kampuchea
1981

Seize millions de jeunes: Mods
1965

The Who: Tommy Live at The Royal Albert Hall
2017

Jean-Michel Jarre: A Journey into Sound
2015

Live Aid
1985

Bad Reputation
2018

The Who – Live At Tanglewood 1970
1970

The Who: Quadrophenia - Live in London
2014

Sound of the City: London 1964-73
1973

Smashing Pumpkins: If All Goes Wrong
2008

Woodstock
1970

The Night That Changed Rock
2019

The Who: Fragments Fan Club DVD
2007

Live Aid: 20 Years Ago Today
2005

Pete Townshend Live in New York Featuring Psychoderelict
1993

The Who: Philadelphia 9/12/2006
2006

The Who: Grand Rapids 12/5/2006
2006

The Who: Fresno 2/25/2007
2007

The Who: Cheshire 6/23/2007
2007

The Who: Monte Carlo 7/15/2006
2006

The Who: Nyon 7/20/2006
2006

The Who: Atlantic City 3/9/2007
2007

The Who: Palm Springs 11/11/2006
2006

The Who: Werchter 6/30/2006
2006

The Who: Lisbon 5/16/2007
2007

The Who: Dublin 6/29/2007
2007

12-12-12 | The Concert for Sandy Relief
2012

The Who: Brighton 6/18/2006
2006

The Who: Hampshire 7/3/2006
2006

VH1 Rock Honors: The Who
2008

The Who: Liverpool 7/5/2006
2006
| Title | Year | Job |
|---|---|---|
| Tommy | 1975 | Original Music Composer |
| Quadrophenia | 1979 | Executive Producer |
| White City | 1985 | Writer |
| The Iron Giant | 1999 | Executive Producer |
| The Who: Tommy Live With Special Guests | 2006 | Writer |
| The Who - Live at the London Coliseum 1969 | 2008 | Writer |
| Her Majesty | 2021 | Executive Producer |