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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

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

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

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

Alice Cooper on his 1973 hit that inadvertently ripped off the Who
By Gary Graff last updated
The tune helped propel 'Billion Dollars Babies' to the top of the charts in the U.S. and U.K., bringing Cooper his greatest fame
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