Pete Townshend
Acting
Born: May 19, 1945 (age 81) · Chiswick, London, England, UK
Highest Rated
Biography
Peter Dennis Blandford "Pete" Townshend (born 19 May 1945) is an English rock guitarist, vocalist, songwriter and author, known principally as the guitarist and songwriter for the rock group The Who, as well as for his own solo career. His career with The Who spans more than forty years, during which time the band grew to be considered one of the most influential bands of the 60s and 70s, and, according to Eddie Vedder, "possibly the greatest live band ever." Townshend is the primary songwriter for The Who, having written well over one hundred songs for the band's eleven studio albums, including concept albums and the rock operas Tommy and Quadrophenia, plus popular rock and roll radio staples like Who's Next, and dozens more that appeared as non-album singles, bonus tracks on reissues, and tracks on rarities compilations like Odds & Sods. He has also written over one hundred songs that have appeared on his solo albums, as well as radio jingles and television theme songs. Although known primarily as a guitarist, he also plays other instruments such as keyboards, banjo, accordion, synthesiser, bass guitar and drums, on his own solo albums, several Who albums, and as a guest contributor to a wide array of other artists' recordings. Townshend has never had formal lessons in any of the instruments he plays. Townshend has also been a contributor and author of newspaper and magazine articles, book reviews, essays, books, and scripts, as well as collaborating as a lyricist (and composer) for many other musical acts. Townshend was ranked #3 in Dave Marsh's list of Best Guitarists in The New Book of Rock Lists, #10 in Gibson.com's list of the top fifty guitarists, and #50 in Rolling Stone magazine's 2003 list: 100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time. Townshend was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of The Who in 1990. Description above from the Wikipedia article Pete Townshend, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia
Photos (3)
Movies (57)
Monterey Pop - The Outtake Performances
The Who
The Who Hits 50! Live
2022
The Who: Who's Next - Life House Super Deluxe Edition
2023
The Secret Adventures of Tom Thumb
Voice
The Who: Stockholm 7/6/2007
2007
The Who: Dublin 7/8/2006
2006
12-12-12
2013
The Who: At Kilburn 1977
guitar
Live Aid
2004
The Who: Zaragoza 7/29/2006
2006
The World's Greatest Gigs
2005
The Who: Monte Carlo 7/15/2006
2006
The Who: Live at the Isle of Wight Festival 1970
Himselft
Pete Townshend - Live at Fillmore West, April 30th, 1996
guitar, vocals
The Who: Fresno 2/25/2007
2007
The Night That Changed Rock
2019
The Who: Dublin 6/29/2007
2007
The Who: Nyon 7/20/2006
2006
The Who: Wantagh 9/13/2006
2006
The Who: Rock in Rio 2017
guitar
The Who: Quadrophenia Super Deluxe Edition
2026
The Who: Lyon 7/17/2006
2006
The Who: Madrid 7/27/2006
2006
1996 VH1 Honors
1996
The Who: St. Polten 7/22/2006
2006
The Who: Bonn 7/11/2006
2006
The Who: Liverpool 7/5/2006
2006
The Who: Purple Hearts and Power Chords
2011
The Who: Metz 7/18/2006
2006
The Who: Live from Toronto
1984
The Who: Quadrophenia - Live in London
2014
The Who: Philadelphia 9/12/2006
2006
The Who: Locarno 7/14/2006
2006
Video EP: Pete Townshend
1982
The Who: Hampshire 7/3/2006
2006
The Who: Quadrophenia Live With Special Guests
Pete Townshend
Come Together The Rise of the Festival
2018
The Who: Liverpool 7/6/2006
2006
White City
Pete Fountain
The Who: Ulm 7/23/2006
2006
The Who: Baltimore 9/23/2006
2006
The Who: Boston 9/16/2006
2006
The Who: Glasgow 7/9/2006
2006
The Who at Live Aid
1985
Pete Townshend: Music from Lifehouse
2002
Seize millions de jeunes: Mods
Interviewee
Woodstock: Untold Stories
2009
The Who: Brighton 6/18/2006
2006
The Who: Holmdel 9/21/2006
2006
The Who: Werchter 6/30/2006
2006
The Who: Lisbon 5/16/2007
2007
The Who: Cheshire 6/23/2007
2007
The Who: Palm Springs 11/11/2006
2006
The Who With Orchestra Live At Wembley
2023
The Who – Broadcast In Roundhouse Electric Proms 2006
2006
The Who: Grand Rapids 12/5/2006
2006
The Who: Atlantic City 3/9/2007
2007
TV Shows (7)
Self / Appearances (98)
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
Self · 1 eps
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
Self · 1 eps
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
Self - Musical Guest · 1 eps
Late Show with David Letterman
Self - Guest · 1 eps
Top of the Pops
Self · 2 eps
Great Performances
Self · 1 eps
Les Rendez-vous du dimanche
Self - The Who · 1 eps
Omnibus
Self · 1 eps
Behind the Music
Self · 1 eps
The Kennedy Center Honors
Self · 1 eps
Classic Albums
Self · 2 eps
Rockpalast
Self (guitar vocal) · 1 eps
The BRIT Awards
Self · 2 eps
The Secret Policeman's Ball
Self · 15 eps
Tommy
Himself
Seize millions de jeunes
Self · 1 eps
Live Aid at 40: When Rock ’n’ Roll Took on the World
Self · 3 eps
12-12-12 | The Concert for Sandy Relief
Self
Woodstock
Self - The Who
Mayor of the Sunset Strip
Self
Live Aid
Self
Jimi Hendrix
Self
Bad Reputation
Self
VH1 Rock Honors: The Who
Self
Amazing Journey: The Story of The Who
Self
Have You Got It Yet? The Story of Syd Barrett and Pink Floyd
Self
Live Aid: 20 Years Ago Today
Self
Monterey Pop
Self - The Who
Classic Albums: The Who - Who's Next
Self
Billy Idol Should Be Dead
Self
Pete Townshend: Behind Blue Eyes
Self
Being Mick
Self
Led Zeppelin Played Here
Self (archive footage)
The Rolling Stones Rock and Roll Circus
Self - Guitar
The Who: The Kids Are Alright
Self
Mick Fleetwood and Friends: Celebrate the Music of Peter Green and the Early Years of Fleetwood Mac
Self
Woodstock: Three Days That Defined a Generation
Self
Lennon or McCartney
Self
Night Flight: Born Again
Self
Jimi Plays Monterey
Self (archive footage)
London 2012 Olympic Closing Ceremony: A Symphony of British Music
Self
The Who | Live, Featuring the Rock Opera Tommy
Self - Guitars & Vocals / Mr. Walker / Mrs. Walker / Narrator
The Secret Policeman's Other Ball
Self
Best of the 60s: The Story of Ready, Steady, Go!
Self (archive footage)
All The Best Cowboys Have Chinese Eyes
Self
The Who - Who's Next 1971-2023
Self
Listening to You: The Who Live at the Isle of Wight
Himself
The Who: Sensation—The Story of Tommy
Himself
The Lost Paths
Himself
The Who | Tommy and Quadrophenia Live
Self - Guitar, Vocals
Smashing Pumpkins: If All Goes Wrong
Self
The Who: Tommy Live at The Royal Albert Hall
Himself – guitars, vocals
Dear Mr. Fantasy - A Celebration for Jim Capaldi
Himself
Brian Wilson: On Tour
Self
Concerts for the People of Kampuchea
Self
The Who: Live at the Isle of Wight 2004 Festival
Self
The Who: The Night That Changed Rock
Self
The Rock Prophet: The Story of Link Wray
Self
Woodstock: Untold Stories Revisited
Self
Classic Quadrophenia
Self
The Session Man
Self
The Who: Live in Boston
Himself
The Who – Live At Tanglewood 1970
Himself
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Live - The Concert for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
Self
Acoustic at the BBC
Self
Lambert & Stamp
Himself
Play It Loud: The Story of Marshall
Self
It's Only Rock 'n' Roll: Rock 'n' Roll at the BBC
Self (archive footage)
An Ox's Tale: The John Entwistle Story
Himself
A Celebration: The Music of Pete Townshend and The Who
Self
The Secret Policeman's Ball
Himself
Carousella
himself
The Britpop Story 'It Really, Really, Really, Could Happen'
Self (archive footage)
Pete Townshend - South Bank Show Documentary
self
Rachel Fuller presents: In the Attic with Pete Townshend & Friends
Self
The Who: Live in Hyde Park
Himself - guitarist, vocals
The Who: Maximum R&B Live
Himself
The Who: Live in Texas '75
Himself
Jean-Michel Jarre: A Journey into Sound
Self
Remember the Secret Policeman's Ball?
Self
The Who: One Band's Explosive Story
Self - The Who Member
The Who & Special Guests: Live At The Royal Albert Hall
Self - Lead Guitar / Vocals
The Who: Tommy Live With Special Guests
Self
The Who: Sensation - The Making of Tommy
Himself
Sound of the City: London 1964-73
Self
Quadrophenia: Can You See the Real Me?
Himself
The Who: Live at the London Coliseum 1969
Himself - guitars, vocals
Classic Albums: The Who Sell Out
Himself
The Who: Live at Shea Stadium 1982
Self
Pete Townshend's Deep End - Face The Face
Self
The Who Rocks America 1982
Himself
The Passing Show: The Life and Music of Ronnie Lane
Himself
The Who: BBC Electric Proms
Himself
Pete Townshend Live in New York Featuring Psychoderelict
Himself
One For The Road: Ronnie Lane Memorial Concert
Self
The Who: Fragments Fan Club DVD
Himself
Pete Townshend - Letterman Compilation 1985-1999
self
Police Protecting Children - Internet Paedophilia
Self
Upcoming (3)
Writing (7)
Producing (3)
Other Crew (12)
CSI: Miami
Theme Song Performance
Miami Vice
Songs
American Beauty
Thanks
A Silent Voice: The Movie
Theme Song Performance
Tommy
Original Music Composer
Quadrophenia
Music Director
The Hat
Original Music Composer
Dogs in Space
Thanks
Double Pisces, Scorpio Rising
Music
Cloud Chaser
Music
Pete Townshend: Music from Lifehouse
Music
Her Majesty
Music