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Pete Townshend declared war at Woodstock when Abbie Hoffman interrupted the Who in the middle of their biggest gig
By Christopher Scapelliti published
The preeminent festival of peace and love was anything but when one of the era's biggest political activists cut in on one of its most powerful rock acts

Pete Townshend on Roger Daltrey’s career-changing decision that took the guitarist out of his comfort zone
By Christopher Scapelliti last updated
When the Detours came to an end, the newly knighted singer decided he was unhappy in his role, forcing Townshend out of his comfort zone

Gibson launches hunt for the 'Back to the Future' guitar that inspired John Mayer and Coldplay's Chris Martin
By Phil Weller published
Used by Michael J. Fox in the film's dance scene, the guitar set a litany of greats on the road to playing, but it hasn’t been seen since 1985

Pete Townshend's latest comments offer a cryptic clue about the Who's future
By Phil Weller published
The band is set to play its final U.S. shows this year. Recent statements suggest those may not be the last

David Gilmour on his magical duet playing John Lennon with Paul McCartney
By Elizabeth Swann published
The guitarist recalled a pair of live appearances from the latter half of the 1990s that took place during a lull his career with Pink Floyd and his solo activities

The Doobie Brothers’ Patrick Simmons on the night Townshend picked up a guitar after a gig with the Who
By Gary Graff published
The Doobies’ extended lineup — the first with both Michael McDonald and Tom Johnston — is getting ready to hit the road in June

Pete Townshend and Roger Daltrey don’t see eye to eye on his guitar-smashing past
By Christopher Scapelliti published
As the Who prepare for the final tour, all bets are off on whether or not Townshend will return to his guitar-trashing ways

Pete Townshend on the Who's real lead guitar player
By Christopher Scapelliti published
The Who's guitarist and bassist said their inadvertent switching of the lead guitar and bass roles confused fans, while it defined the Who's sound
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