The Who “I’ll Never Be Able to Play the Kind of Leads I Want”: Pete Townshend Discusses Guitar Solos, Gibson SGs and More in This Fascinating Interview From the ‘GP’ Vault “I was happiest listening to Jimi Hendrix – that, to me, was like heaven,” said the Who’s six-string destroyer 50 Years Ago, Rock and Roll Experienced One of Its Greatest Years: Here’s Why With debut albums from Queen and Aerosmith, epic masterpieces by Mike Oldfield and Elton John, plus Pink Floyd’s ‘The Dark Side of the Moon’ and Led Zeppelin’s ‘Houses of the Holy,’ 1973 was a multi-genre, stylistically freewheeling musical jamboree Listen to the Who’s Psychedelic Pop Masterpiece, “Dogs” A champion of psychedelia, the group’s June 1968 single was a dog on the charts Grid List Latest The Who Ethan Russell Unzips the Story Behind His Infamous 'Who’s Next' Cover Photo By Christopher Scapelliti published 5 November 21 How a slag heap on the heartland of England's heavy industry framed one of the most iconic shots in rock history. How a 1959 Gretsch 6120 Became Pete Townshend’s Steady By Christopher Scapelliti published 29 October 21 A gift from Joe Walsh, the 6120 is described by the Who guitarist as the best guitar he has ever owned. Pete Townshend on the Genesis of His Pop-Art Masterpiece, 'The Who Sell Out' By Richard Bienstock published 19 October 21 How an accidental concept album captured the pop culture zeitgeist and found a band stretching their wings creatively. How Pete Townshend Turned the Trauma of His Aborted Sci-fi Rock Opera into the Triumph of 'Who's Next' By Christopher Scapelliti published 6 October 21 In 1971, the Who guitarist was taken to the brink trying to follow the success of 'Tommy.' He came out the other end with a masterpiece. Watch Pete Townshend’s Iconic “Won’t Get Fooled Again” Performance at Shepperton Studios By Rod Brakes published 1 September 21 Video This explosive gig was to be Keith Moon’s final appearance with The Who. Video Pete Townshend: "I Guess You Can Say I Invented the Guitar Tech" By Jackson Maxwell published 10 May 21 "Listen, the guitar tech is supposed to tune the f*cking guitars, not just put strings on them, man," Townshend said he would remind his longtime tech, Alan Rogan, early in their relationship. 12 Get The Pick Newsletter All the latest guitar news, interviews, lessons, reviews, deals and more, direct to your inbox! Name: Your Email Address : Contact me with news and offers from other Future brands Receive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors Thank you for signing up to GuitarPlayer. You will receive a verification email shortly. There was a problem. Please refresh the page and try again. MOST READ1Fender’s ’48 Dual Professional Combo Lives Again in a Near-Original Reissue, Courtesy of Mr. Joe Bonamassa2Hear These Fine Vintage Martins in Action on Collector and Bluegrass Ambassador Gary Brewer’s Latest Cut, ‘House of Axes’3Bluegrass Master Gary Brewer of the Kentucky Ramblers Shares Some Guitar Pick Wisdom4Featuring Unhinged Electric Guitar Work and a Contradictory Shredding Non-Solo, Here Why You Need to Listen to Julian Priester Pepo Mtoto’s ‘Love, Love’5Acoustic Control Gamma Effects Pedals Review
Ethan Russell Unzips the Story Behind His Infamous 'Who’s Next' Cover Photo By Christopher Scapelliti published 5 November 21 How a slag heap on the heartland of England's heavy industry framed one of the most iconic shots in rock history.
How a 1959 Gretsch 6120 Became Pete Townshend’s Steady By Christopher Scapelliti published 29 October 21 A gift from Joe Walsh, the 6120 is described by the Who guitarist as the best guitar he has ever owned.
Pete Townshend on the Genesis of His Pop-Art Masterpiece, 'The Who Sell Out' By Richard Bienstock published 19 October 21 How an accidental concept album captured the pop culture zeitgeist and found a band stretching their wings creatively.
How Pete Townshend Turned the Trauma of His Aborted Sci-fi Rock Opera into the Triumph of 'Who's Next' By Christopher Scapelliti published 6 October 21 In 1971, the Who guitarist was taken to the brink trying to follow the success of 'Tommy.' He came out the other end with a masterpiece.
Watch Pete Townshend’s Iconic “Won’t Get Fooled Again” Performance at Shepperton Studios By Rod Brakes published 1 September 21 Video This explosive gig was to be Keith Moon’s final appearance with The Who.
Pete Townshend: "I Guess You Can Say I Invented the Guitar Tech" By Jackson Maxwell published 10 May 21 "Listen, the guitar tech is supposed to tune the f*cking guitars, not just put strings on them, man," Townshend said he would remind his longtime tech, Alan Rogan, early in their relationship.
