Pete Townshend claimed this guitar innovation was the Who’s idea. The Rolling Stones’ Ronnie Wood proved him wrong

The historical record gave Pete the edge — but Wood delivered proof he had the idea first when his 1965 diary was published ...
American Songwriter

Pete Townshend Thinks He Might Have Started Smashing Guitars for This Sad, Subconscious Reason

When The Who smashed their guitars and drums on stage, it felt like an extension of their loud, abrasive, and defiant rock ‘n’ roll. Years later, Pete Townshend would suggest that his “smashing ...
Times-Georgian

The Who's overlooked classic at 50

London, England’s The Who are recognized by their fans the world over for their exciting live performances, their breakthrough concept records, and for their extensive list of classic rock singles.
collider

The Who’s Pete Townshend Sparked a Rock Revolution Over 50 Years Ago With This Act

Karly B. is a music news journalist at Collider, specializing in the Western and Asian music industries. With a Bachelor of Science degree in Digital Media and Web Technology, she has dedicated part ...
American Songwriter

The “Most Revolting” Photograph That Almost Became Cover of The Who’s ‘Who’s Next’

Album covers can be the difference between someone picking up a record off the shelf and walking right past it. They’re a chance for the band to encapsulate their work in a visual format. It informs ...
The Times Leader

Local attorney celebrates decades-long friendship with The Who’s Pete Townshend

After a Who concert on Sept. 10, Attorney Garry Taroli, right, was invited backstage to meet iconic guitarist Pete Townshend. WILKES-BARRE — This is a story about a Wilkes-Barre attorney and an iconic ...