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Pete Townshend on the Who’s farewell tour, and the health issues he had to kick to get back on the road
By Phil Weller published
After a knee operation earlier this year, he fell foul of an issue which “is how rock stars die,” he says

Pete Townshend on his and Roger Daltrey's problems as the Who set out on their final tour
By Elizabeth Swann published
He admits more shows may be in their future for charity or special projects

Randy Bachman on Pete Townshend's hilarious response when the Guess Who told the Who to change their name
By Christopher Scapelliti published
Bachman says the Who's hotel-trashing antics caused his band trouble with staff when “we could not convince them we were quiet Canadians”

Pete Townshend on his desperate search for the guitar behind the Who’s status as rock legends
By Christopher Scapelliti published

Eddie Van Halen could play this Who album note for note says Michael Anthony
By Christopher Scapelliti published
Eddie wasn't alone in his appreciation for the disc. Joe Satriani called it his number-one life-changing album

For Pete Townshend, Jimmy Page and Bob Dylan, Live Aid was a case of bad vibes for a good cause
By Gary Graff published
We look back at a few of the big guitar moments from the global music event, held 40 years ago on July 13

Pete Townshend on the Oasis song that made him weep
By Phil Weller published
Oasis are kicking their reunion into gear, and Townshend is among those delighted to see them playing live again

Pete Townshend explains the correct way to do the windmill guitar strum
By Christopher Scapelliti last updated
As the guitarist explains, the windmill is fraught with danger, including fingernail tears and hand lacerations

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
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