But from the beginning, the Who’s true guitar player has been the bassist: John Entwistle. It’s Entwistle who takes the lead ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Jeffrey Mayer/WireImage One of the the early 1970s’ most iconic rock images is of Pete ...

Townshend explained that he never felt any regret about destroying his instruments because he never formed an emotional attachment to them. “Young kids that buy their first really good guitar end up ...

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 ...

A guitar played by The Who's Pete Townshend on the 'Quadrophenia Tour' has netted just over $50,000 (£30,750) at auction. Townshend's guitar was just one of many items sold as part of a rock ...

The Gallagher brothers both supported The Who on separate occasions — perhaps why Townshend prefers their solo work Kristina Bumphrey/Variety via Getty; Dave Hogan/Getty The Who's Pete Townshend ...

As a Pete Townshend connoisseur, The Smithereens' Jim Babjak knows a thing or two about The Who's hefty repertoire – and the nuts and bolts of what makes the Townshend guitar sound. In fact, the New ...

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The Who's Pete Townshend may be one of the most celebrated guitarists in rock history, but he still keeps an eye on the new generation of players, even going down the social media rabbit hole to see ...

A rock music legend is hoping to do one final tour with his classic rock band. The Who co-founder, guitarist and songwriter Pete Townshend told the New York Times in a new interview about his rock ...

Revisiting one of his old quotes and expanding on it in a social media post, Queen's Brian May has credited one icon in particular having "basically invented" rock guitar playing. May reshared a post ...