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English rock guitarist of The Who, vocalist, songwriter and author
One of his generation's definitive voices, the lead songwriter and guitarist for the Who pursued a fascinating, idiosyncratic path for his solo work.
| Born | May 19, 1945 |
| Hometown | Chiswick, United Kingdom |
| Net worth | $150 million |
| Height | 6'0" (1.82m) |
| Spouse | Karen Astley (m 1968 - 2000) |
| Children | Emma Townshend , Joseph Townshend , Aminta Townshend |
| Parents | Cliff Townshend |
Top Stories
The Who play in Cincinnati for first time since 1979 tragedy
- Legendary band The Who paid tribute to the victims of the infamous 1979 tragedy during their first show back in Cincinnati, Ohio since the horrific incident.
Videos
The Who's Pete Townshend admits he's lucky to be alive
Pete Townshend admits he "doesn't deserve to be alive".
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MOVIES & TV SHOWS
Voice of the Eagle: The Enigma of Robbie Basho
1h 27min
2019
The Who: Tommy -- Live at the Royal Albert Hall
2018
The Who Live in Hyde Park
2015
Pete Townshend's Classic Quadrophenia
2015
The Who: Quadrophenia Live in London
2014
The Who: The Making of Tommy
2013
The Who: Live at Kilburn 1977
Albums
There's a Fortune in Those Hills
2018
Baba O'Riley
2018
Face the Face
2016
Pete Townshend's Classic Quadrophenia Live
2015
Who Am I: A Conversation
2015
Before and After the Who: The Interview
2015
Truancy: The Best of Pete Townshend
2015
How Can I Help You
2015
Pete Townshend's Classic Quadrophenia
2015
Guantanamo
2015
Pete Townshend's Jukebox: The Music That Inspired the Man
2013
Quadrophenia Demos, Vol. 1
2011
Definitive Collection
2007
Psychoderelict: Live in New York [DVD]
2006
Gold
2005
Magic Bus -- Live from Chicago
2004
Scooped
2002
Scoop 3
2001
Oceanic Concerts
2001
Jai Baba
2001
Live: La Jolla, 22/06/01
2001
Live: The Fillmore
2000
Live: The Empire
2000
Lifehouse Elements
2000
Lifehouse Chronicles
2000
Pete Townshend Live: A Benefit for Maryville Academy
1999
Best of Pete Townshend: Coolwalkingsmoothtalkingstraightsmokingfirestoking
1996
Psychoderelict
1993