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The Who

Singer Roger Daltrey, guitarist Pete Townshed, bassist John Entwistle and drummer Keith Moon of the rock and roll band "The Who" pose for a portrait during a session at Griffith Park on February 27, 1968 in Los Angeles California
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
Andy Fairweather Low supports Eric Clapton at the Cardiff C.I.A on May 14, 2011 in Cardiff, Wales.
“When I Hear This Track, I Hear Rockfield”: Listen to Andy Fairweather Low’s Vibey New Release, "Somebody Wants My Soul" This brand-new track appears ahead of the legendary guitarist’s forthcoming album, ‘Flang Dang’
Leslie West, 1973
Here’s Why Leslie West is a Guitar Legend Like No Other With fans that ranged from Pete Townshend to Eddie Van Halen and Yngwie Malmsteen, the Mountain guitarist inspired players across the genres.

Latest The Who

Pete Townshend

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.

Pete Townshend

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.

Pete Townshend of the rock and roll band "The Who" leaps as he plays his electric guitar while performing onstage in circa 1978.

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.

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Pete Townshend performs live with The Who in San Francisco, California on August 13, 2017

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.

Pete Townshend Discusses His Love of SGs, Joe Walsh-Gifted Gretsch and Approach to Lead Playing in 1972 GP Interview

By Michael Brooks published 19 May 20

Townshend also discusses the then-new 'Who's Next' album in this classic interview.

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