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[@dougpeters1625]

As Pete gets older it seems he is displacing his anger with humor, he is just wonderful to listen to. He is truly one of the most important musicians in rock 'n' roll history

[@robertkees6048]

Now he looks more like a math professor at the local College than a rock and roll legend, I picture him saying "how can you have you're pudding if you don't eat your meat!"

[@dreyn7780]

@@robertkees6048 well, the audience is finished with the audience. We've written you off forever. The audience was killing the band and is still trying.

[@dreyn7780]

The last few embers of a culture that's long gone.

[@gr.vo.3058]

@@dreyn7780 In there hey day. The Who were, and always will be, the most powerful and exciting live Music act to ever (dis) grace a stage. lol alot!

[@HenryRaeburn367]

@@robertkees6048 think that would be his greatest fantasy in a class with primary school children

[@rulap6728]

"Usually the guitar player goes like blwlerlrwlrlwrlwlrlwr, and the drummer keeps time. But i had to keep time while Keith went blweolwelwrlelwrir." What a man

[@willritter4076]

I'd be honored if some P.T. & Who fans would give a quick listen to my acoustic piano & vocal YT performances of SLIT SKIRTS and A LITTLE IS ENOUGH in tribute to the master of lyricism & composition. Live acoustic with no autotune or digital enhancements. Peace and stay safe.

[@gabevachon326]

I met Keith Moon at the Boston premier of the film "Stardust", in which he had a role. I was 14. I asked him what happened that time he passed out on stage. He glared at me and snipped, " Well, I really don't remember,young man, you see I was unconscious at the time".

[@jackquarantillo5192]

Love it!

[@jennifersman7990]

Sounds like something Keith would say

[@sethklumb8686]

Well, he was right lol

[@gabevachon326]

Nah. Wish I had the sense to bring my camera,tho.

[@gabevachon326]

What is really ironic is in 1976 at a Who show at the Boston Garden...Keith passed out again after the second song. I was there. I told my friends, "Hey don't look at me."

[@ChrisDIYerOklahoma]

John's bass guitar playing with The Who is beyond words...

[@walterevans2118]

He was simply the most EFFORTLESSLY BRILLIANT ROCK BASSIST WHO EVER LIVED....We all miss him so much.

[@Eyeofthetiger69]

Yeah. They should've stopped calling themselves the Who once he passed away, even better when Moon died.

[@walterevans2118]

Keith Moon was also a genius....His percussive improvisations were just impossible for other drummers to copy...He used to play the kit like there was no tomorrow.

[@williamroark]

The OX!!!💜💜

[@benitostudiosofficial8701]

We are talking about John Deacon right?

[@tourniquetss]

Today I had a dream where Pete Townshend was playing in my town and almost nobody showed up, I was at the front row, felt really bad for him. He was upset. At the end of a song we were all clapping, but I had a nail polish bottle in my hand so I was poorly clapping, and Pete got even MORE upset. I'm sorry Pete.

[@End-Result]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@suncat5160]

Haha I wonder what was going on in your life at the time and what Pete represented about yourself.

[@RayFromLUCKYSHADOW]

​@@suncat5160she looks pretty young, if that's her. Probably not a ton of Townshend fans among her social group. She projected her own feeling of isolation onto Pete; hence the empty audience. She's proud of her discerning taste and for being aware that following the crowd is not the way to fulfillment, but she still needs to build herself up sometimes (as we all do); hence the desire to applaud, to let him know she was there for him and appreciative. Remember: Pete is HER. However, she worries that concern for image is stopping her not only from fully being herself, but from fully being THERE for herself: the nail polish, which it never occurred to her to simply drop or put in her purse. She HAD to keep a grip on that, on that image, even if it meant silencing herself. Or. She was painting her toenails while listening to "Rough Boys," had some spicy chili, and passed out.

[@kohlharrisDesign]

What is that awful noise they edited over him saying Keith's name for the first time? Jesus

[@patrickravier3038]

Same ranting here at 3:00 where the Suggestion pop-up frame hides Pete's face !

[@Xavier_Coogat_the_Mambo_King]

My first thought was "why did they have to censor his name"?

[@ChorusArtists]

Pete's grown up to be a much more affable gent than back in the 70's. He's downright pleasant here.

[@chrisellinger4560]

Less brandy

[@ManchesterBlackSheep]

@mustafawee Roger's turned into a narrow minded Brexiteer. I'm embarrassed by him these days.

[@ManchesterBlackSheep]

@i. robyou need to grow up

[@JamesSmith-qy3eu]

Just retired, now you spend your time online like your idol Pete Townshend???

[@pineapplejester7191]

@i. rob "haha you silly little boy" is so funny to imagine a 65 year old saying

[@delisub2910]

Can we do this one with David Gilmour?

[@Gabe-1997]

I'd prefer one with Roger Waters, he was always the idea man of Pink Floyd and certainly the more opinionated and political one.

[@mysoncrumphaseveryinjury3853]

@@Gabe-1997 he's the type of a man who would talk trash about politicians even during the job interview or a date in a romantic restaurant, so if they ever do the one with Roger,don't read the comments.

[@Tuning_Spork]

Why would David Gilmour answer questions about the Who?

[@longshot398]

@@Gabe-1997 That is if you want to hear a racist talk.

[@dwightcronenweth7901]

@@mysoncrumphaseveryinjury3853 That's literally me, but in a leftist version I need to change that

[@scott7521]

I like PT more as an older guy, he seems more mildly tempered and happy. Glad he didn't die before he got old.

[@scharlesworth93]

worked out alright!

[@AtillatheFun]

this older guy seems to like younger people

[@chrisleonard302]

This is a guy who has moved with the times, musically and ethically.

[@dreyn7780]

And now the audience is DONE with the audience. You've got no communication left. Its over pal. How are you going to live with no communication ever.

[@ctrlshiftqq9846]

@@dreyn7780 ?

[@willissudweeks1050]

Yeah, cause CP is so ethical. Nobody who wasn’t into that would even be able to find the site in order to use the credit card.

[@willissudweeks1050]

@@dd61125 Lol yep

[@paganpines]

@@willissudweeks1050 You do know he was totally cleared of that, yeah?

[@dynjarren7523]

Townsend wrote “I Hope I Die before I get Old” because back then he was angry at the over 30 generation saying they were cold blooded. Then your generation gets older and you find your just as flawed as they were. Then what do you do? Die off or keep living? He decided to keep living. And I’m glad he survived because he has a keen mind and wrote great songs. The world would be poorer without his contributions to it.

[@manonthemoog]

And Pete was quick to recognize this. 1965's “I Hope I Die before I get Old” eventually became 1971's "Meet the new boss, same as the old boss." Although the people changed, the old institutions and value systems did not.

[@petebradt]

I wouldn't talk about personal failures when you don't know the difference between "your," and "you're." You can't spell Pete's last name, either. Get smart or get dead. Did you even go to school?

[@kitdinker]

Telecat Johnson Dude. You’ve got problems.

[@jimiplayscobo5877]

@@petebradtWhat are the Spelling Police SMH

[@JonnyWahWah]

You can get old or stay young at any age ....

[@chizmo7]

BRILLIANT. "Shut up and enjoy the peace". Such a great statement. You obviously cannot appreciate peace until you've had the turmoil. Pete you are a genius in my book. Thank you for all of the great music.

[@tedregal4726]

I always thought that what damaged his hearing was the explosion sound when Keith Moon blew up his drums.

[@kimhansen6384]

Yeah this headphone story is hillarious :-) You bet 130 dB on on stage didn´t damage anything.

[@manonthemoog]

Alcohol makes the eardrums much more susceptible to damage, especially when the sound source is very close, such as with headphones. Believe it or not, the headphones did far more damage to Pete's ears than the P.A. or the guitar amps did. There should be warning labels on headphones, and maybe alcohol too!

[@sickoftheleftwingscum]

@@manonthemoog yes my brother in law worked for BT using a telephone to check lines and had a discotheque using headphones now he's totally deaf in one ear and probably 50% in the other !

[@mikedr1549]

Pretty sure that's what damaged Roger's hearing.

[@neojournalyst]

Huh? He’s talked about his hearing problems and how they came to be for the last thirty years.

[@andrewpappas9311]

The outbursts he did for some of the questions were absolutely hilarious, I genuinely couldn't stop laughing at them

[@RogerBarraud]

"How did Pete Townshend damage his hearing?" "Wot?"

[@brianmorecombe2726]

That drum kit blowing up probably.He was right near it.

[@MrBKuv]

Pete Townshend is the most interesting speaker I've ever heard. I'd pay to sit in an auditorium and listen to him talk for an hour.

[@helenbryant404]

Frank 522 I have done, and it was very interesting. I could have done without the jokes about Roger, but... I met him briefly afterwards and he’s a sweetie.

[@willritter4076]

I'd be honored if some P.T. fans would take a listen to my acoustic piano & vocal performances of SLIT SKIRTS and A LITTLE IS ENOUGH on my YT channel in tribute to the master of lyricism & composition. Live acoustic with no autotuning or digital enhancements. Thanks and pardon the promo.

[@MrBKuv]

@@willritter4076 , hey Will I'm listening to Slit skirts. I really like the sound of he piano in the open room. Your skill is perfect. I'd like to hear your voice better if you could amplify it above the piano. Thanks.

[@indigohammer5732]

Serves you right.

[@gaglet]

I wouldn’t pay for him to babysit my kid tho

[@grannysgonerabid7425]

Always charming, always witty, always insightful. Pete has never given a dull interview

[@mattbod]

Respect to this guy: brilliant musician, deep thinker and modest bloke. Pete and Roger remind me of my uncles who are the same age: proper London, straight talking but switched on. Don’t make them like them anymore.

[@jackflash5659]

When I think of rock's greatest songwriters Pete Townshend's name belongs right at the top with the best of them. I am a fan of the Who because of the great music they made. Those legendary songs were written by Pete Townshend.

[@lukebrinkley9279]

Plainly....Pete, you are my hero, and I will love forever what you gave us Wholigans.

[@dannysnarski2469]

It's great that Pete is talking so much these days. Kind of frightening too. I dread losing him. I am still not over Bowie. Long Live Rock, and Pete. Thanks!

[@dannysnarski2469]

@@captainkrunchthewall Pete never touched a child, was himself abused and Bowie, IDK.

[@jada1174]

Danny Snarski bowie didn’t either

[@Nick-qf7vt]

@@dannysnarski2469 Bowie loved those 14 year olds.

[@dreyn7780]

@@dannysnarski2469 but now the audience is stabbing the audience.

[@willissudweeks1050]

Seeing as he is into CP he should have gone out with moon as far as I’m concerned.

[@alxdregomes]

seems like pete has found his inner peace

[@Spacejunk63]

Most definitely.

[@jondunmore4268]

He's an artist. He'll never find inner peace.

[@tontoepstein6860]

Or, as he calls neighborhood nursery school children, "his inner PIECE."

[@daveduffy2823]

As do most when they reach that point in life

[@plasticweapon]

he's found his inner pete.

[@270yis7]

"My Generation" was the "OK Boomer"...for the Boomers. They did it with great rock 'n roll instead of with a meme.

[@anthonyrosenthal3674]

270yis ok boomer

[@chuckjordan6455]

yes ... but it appears that Pete grew old ...and is less suicidal now.

[@Ampher03]

Culture changes

[@ForceMaximus84]

Yep. They actually put artistic effort into complaining. Lol

[@Fitzroyfallz]

ForceMaximus84 ok boomer

[@faceynator]

What an absolute legend. Seems like such a great guy.

[@DavidBortone]

The Godfather!

[@jeremybradley559]

Tell that to all the kids he violated by viewing the pics they were forced to pose for.

[@JamesSmith-qy3eu]

Quite right, I'm fed up of his fans making excuses for him because they are blinded by fan worship. Do these people have kids of their own??

[@tobyhawkins9996]

A sicko more like

[@dreyn7780]

The audience went insane. People have armed themselves.

[@BobMonkeypimp]

Interviewer: "So Pete, how has your hearing loss affected you" Pete: "Well I can't hear me wife coming up the stairs when I'm on me computer."

[@powderedtoastman1858]

Underrated comment

[@pleasepermitmetospeakohgre1504]

And he waves at fans thinking they're calling out Peter. But they're really calling out paedo.

[@larryshirley8505]

Pete Townshend is awesome. A talented guitarist, and quite informative.

[@ernesto9180]

Excellent piece; Townsend is an incredibly well-spoken person.

[@willissudweeks1050]

And a Mo

[@HoudiniJam]

And a paedo

[@rjnuzzi1648]

Genius... the 'Overture' to the 1969 'Tommy' is... well... genius! Not to mention the creator of 'power-pop' singles ('I Can See For Miles'), & all of 'Quadrophenia'... this man is everyone of his peers in one; great guitarist, arranger, stage performer, multi-track studio technician, composer... Townsend

[@SueWho47]

I have loved you Pete since 1970! I was only 10 years old and listened to Live at Leeds. I was hooked forever!

[@jeremybradley559]

So I guess you met him when he wanted a pic from you at 10 ?

[@SueWho47]

@@gaglet that wasn't true so it's not nice to talk about Pete that way!

[@SueWho47]

@@jeremybradley559 that wasn't true so it's not nice to talk about Pete that way!

[@talk2xonita]

SueWho47 People have the right to question/doubt his excuses; yes we don’t know him, we can’t tell what’s 100% truth but guess what, you can’t either. I love the Who, but that story didn’t go too well for me 🤷‍♀️.

[@SueWho47]

@@talk2xonita You are correct that people have the right to their own opinions. I was very upset as well when the story came out, but in following it, the police found no evidence against him. Therefore there was no trial. Innocent until proven guilty. I would prefer to concentrate on all of the great and wonderful things Pete has done in his lifetime than to focus on one unverified incident.

[@willritter4076]

Pete is definitely one of the best interviews in the music biz... I'd be honored if some P.T. fans would take a quick listen to my acoustic piano & vocal KZbin performances of SLIT SKIRTS and A LITTLE IS ENOUGH in tribute to the master of lyricism & composition. Live acoustic with no autotune or digital enhancements. Peace and stay safe.

[@genatzvalee]

Pete's such an fascinating eloquent speaker who's got so many stories to tell! I watched some of his interviews before and I know that if asked about something he'll tell you much more about it than you expected, haha!

[@milk_cow_blues]

We need a "Ray Davies Answer His Most Googled Questions" video, please

[@swapnilghosh7123]

That would be pretty nice. He speaks nice and intellectually.

[@matthatter2849]

YES!!!!

[@metaldams78]

Agreed, my favorite songwriter. Even Pete is a fan.

[@dreyn7780]

Nobody cares what you say. They've Armed themselves against you.

[@tomacosta85]

My name is Tommy.. Pete spoke to me like many say the Beatles spoke to them. From tommy to Quarophinia to who are you. Incredible writing and playing.

[@CarlosRodriguez-hb3vq]

“get the best seats” haha. I saw them in Mountain View 20 years ago. The front row seats were filled with Silicon Valley execs in formal wear, who SAT through the first few songs. The real fans were in the cheap seats at the back. So Pete stopped the show and literally cussed out the people in the front row. He said, “Who comes to a Who concert, takes the best seats, and sits?” Well they stood up, awkwardly I might add, for the rest of the show. The people in the back went nuts. That’s where the true fans were.

[@jimwelsh997]

I have been listening to THE WHO since the 60s. And I will die listening to the greatest rock band ever THE WHO. PETE TOWNSHEND MUSICAL GENIUS nothing more to be said.

[@terryfishbourne6927]

Apart from what he is really known for nowadays. Has your head been in the sand?

[@leewoodauthor]

I saw The Who on their very first appearance on Ready Steady Go! (January 1965) and I've been a fan ever since. The first time I saw them live (November 1965) it cost me 7 shillings and sixpence (37p in today's money) and I was about 6 feet away from them. The most recent time it cost me £150 ($200) and I was much further away but still worth every penny. They are my favourite band of all time. Look forward to seeing them in 2020.

[@see4miles67]

Where did you see them in 1965?

[@britishcrimewriter-LeeWood]

@@see4miles67 It was at the Dorothy Ballroom in Cambridge (UK), where I live. November if I recall.

[@gregdahlen4375]

you have grown up with them

[@wiscgaloot]

What a wonderful man. I was a science teacher for 12 years, and I love that he says his fans probably need science more than they need music.

[@geoffreylogsdon162]

I recommend picking up The Age Of Anxiety. Fantastic book.

[@Baci302]

Pete is always a great interview. He's so honest and open with a keen wit about him.

[@edwardc.8031]

My question is "why is nobody able to see the 'h' in your last name?"

[@jimiplayscobo5877]

Nice to see Pete mention Detroit which back then was the centre of the universe for music :) Peace

[@bobbyb7979]

I didn't realize how humorous he is lol, in addition to being so incredibly talented.

[@VaughnDJs]

Thanks for taking a moment to speak to us all out here! (who you dont know but we like knowing you just a little bit) The 1st song I played along to on drumset was Baba ORiley. I loved how Keith's 16th note fills often felt dotted not straight and had a lilt, very influential on me. I really liked Simon when he played for The Who. Best to you Pete!

[@nigeh5326]

Saw the Who at the NEC in 2000 and Zak really impressed me, his Dad must be really proud of him

[@wworden3868]

One of my best days working The Who and Clash @ L.A. coliseum for the Rent a fence co. I have some nice pix of the Clash backstage and one I took onstage is an exact copy of one on the Shea Stadium album. Only a couple of the Who Pete pointed at me when I pointed my tiny old camera his way, it had film like a cassette tape. We were in Las Vegas the night John Passed. Tribute that day at HRH was touching.

[@Wolfdragon92584]

He still looks and sounds amazing. Very well-spoken and intelligent. A master of songcraft.

[@dreyn7780]

And What do you say about Dime?

[@Wolfdragon92584]

@@dreyn7780 Freaking mind blowing guitarist with smoke coming off the strings. Infusing kickass Texas blues with Van Halen-esque shredding. Sounded like a really down-to-earth guy, too.

[@dreyn7780]

@@Wolfdragon92584 hey, you’re alright! I saw pantera in 97 ish. Then vinny toured again with Zakk Wilde later. My smart TV let the cat out of the bag last night. 🐈‍⬛ It showed me a band Australians were not allowed to see. SHOW YA. In 35 years, we’ve never heard about Show Ya.

[@robertfrazer8161]

Blimey O'Reilly! (See what I did there?) Pete answers all those questions in only 6 minutes? That's a new Townshend best!

[@Wuei108]

Thank you so much, Pete. I was born 9 years after the end of WW II. My father was shot at at the eastern front in 1945 and he was severly wounded. He was 19 years old. It took till i was about 40 years old until i became clear about the influence of that war to my life. But much earlier i felt deep inside that Tommy had something to say about that influence. My father died from drinking in 1986. Your music helped me a lot to enjoy life and get clear.

[@deanlahaye6559]

The wonderful Zak a great drummer

[@walterceuppens6988]

He's great, but Clem Burke is fabulous.

[@sergiopatricio6043]

I simply love this man. His perfect sarcastic English mood makes me chuckle.

[@douglasdowney3433]

Wow ! Townshend I have lost count of how many times I saw him in concert. Thank you Pete for helping me with my teenage angst ! You have written some of the best songs ever

[@chuckjordan6455]

Pete's music is fantastic. I recommend exploring it all. I saw him live at Winterland back in the 70s ... and of course I was blown away.

[@stevenmcginley9220]

What a funny guy, happy he's enjoying it all. Thanks Pete.

[@matteodallacasa4014]

Flawless pronunciation, reminds me of the audio tracks from my English book haha Love The Who, Love Pete

[@jaspertickler1831]

It`s refreshing to hear Pete`s still touring, Love the who, seen them many times! ...maximum respect.

[@davidwiser3883]

Pete is such an inspiring guitar player. I never realized that until the last 10 or 25 years. My son is all about David Gilmore and rightly so but I'm have been trying to turn him on to the brilliance of Pete Townshend. I enjoyed this little Q&A thing Pete put together and realized that some people ask the stupidest question.

[@davewestner]

I meant Entwhistle back in the mid 90s, and asked him about his hearing damage. He also blamed headphones in the studio, NOT their loud concerts. I thought he was joking, but after hearing Townsend say the same thing, I suspect that he actually wasn't. Dang.

[@MicahS70T5M]

Dave Westner with loudspeakers (normal speakers like in a concert or home stereo) loud volumes produce much more distortion, because they literally need more power/movement to produce the same sound level than the relatively tiny headphone diaphragm does less than an inch from your ear. Often, distortion is largely what makes you recognize music as loud, even if you don't recognize it as distortion. But with very high quality and robust speakers or headphones which don't need much power to produce crazy SPLs, you can destroy your hearing without even knowing how loud it is. :) -Micah

[@davewestner]

@@MicahS70T5M Cool, thanks. I just checked out your sound system...pretty cool! Wish I could hear it in real life. Love those kinda systems!

[@garywilson2534]

If you like listening to Pete talking you should downloaded his Autobiography Who Am I on Audible which he narrates, it's brilliant such an amazing life from young abused child to top band of the mod movement to rock legend and one of the best song writers the modern age. The books worth a read but the narrated audible book is priceless I must have listened to it a dozen times in the last 4 years. Promise I'm not working for Audible Ive just been a massive who fan since I was a 12 year old mod in 1980 and discovered the my Generation album when Paul Weller said it was his fav album at that time in an NME interview.

[@petebradt]

You never saw them with Moon. IOW, you never saw the Who.

[@apollomemories7399]

"Top band of the mod movement" you say. Seriously? You believe that to be the case? You very obviously were never around back then.

[@zenlee1109]

!! Had no clue I could hear him narrate it! Thank you! I have the book and read it with my inner Pete voice, not quite the same 😅

[@benrosn8154]

Awesome, will do!

[@kpc5]

The Who was in my youth and i still have LP's and still listern to them, what an awsome band, keep going Pete oldyes like me still love your music.

[@wolfganggugelweith8760]

Great! Thank You very much! Many Greetings from an „old“ Austrian🇦🇹 fan of the Who from Linz at the Danube river! 🇦🇹🏔⛷🛶🍺🥨✌️😎🐺

[@michaelauerbach7016]

Pete Townshend is the GREATEST rock composer of all time! WHY? I’ll tell you. He wrote the best most perfect album of all time. And it was not just an album but a double album. Every song is perfect. No filler or wasted tracks. It is called, QUADROPHENIA. I believe that no one will ever put together a work as timeless and awesome as Quadrophenia. Thank you Pete.

[@Woody10719]

I was disappointed he didn't mention his Rickenbacker guitar

[@Bends95]

I feel privileged to have seen The Who live back in 2015 cause I know I’ll probably never see them live again..amazing band!

[@AngusRockford]

I first got to see The Who 23 years ago on Halloween, and just this year, got to take my daughter (not yet born back in ‘96) to see them too. Both nights were glorious, with several other great Who concerts in between.

[@baytownbert2]

Pete, you are the most under-rated master composer performer/musician of all time. You need to know this from a 60's-70's rockers.

[@movetherunner]

No on ever under-rated Pete Townshend.

[@kazabushy]

How is he possibly the most under-rated ....musician of all time???? First I've ever read someone claim that!

[@matthewobrien5991]

Actually, he's the premier rock composer of all-time. Bar none. Go through his body of work, then compare it to anyone else. There is no comparison!!!

[@TheSaltydog07]

I've listened to "White City"for years, and it continues to amaze me.

[@moniquedouglas2448]

One of Rock's intellectuals, always well-meaning and always interesting. And a very inventive guitarist and composer.

[@jarekzielonka4549]

He's the best. Straight answers, and quick with the jokes. Hope to see them (the who) live (at last), jz

[@dreyn7780]

The audience is sick of the audience. They're Carrying weapons.

[@kingbee48185]

thank you Pete, for inspiring a generation or two all these years later. Long may you rock, you still inspire one like me born in 1963.

[@Ginger7024]

I just want to say...thank you for the incredible music, Pete! The Who are, always have been and will always be my absolute favorite band of all time. I saw you twice recently in Sunset Florida....sorry I screamed so loud right in front of you the first time...your people tried to sush me...but I was so excited and didn’t understand your hearing issue at that show

[@Barbarian1244]

Great Iv'e been waiting for Pete Townshend to do something like this since I saw they already had one of these videos for Paul McCartney.

[@fairday2]

I saw The Who in Greensboro, NC while I was in College. I splurged my money to get a ride to see the performance, and still hold that memory in my heart. About 1981 or so; Before Keith Moon died. I even watched your band get into the car after the concert. I still listen to your music, and remember you telling people to move back from the stage because you didn't want to see blood, guts and intestines!

[@BrianBenstockNY]

Pete Townshend is brilliant. I saw them (the Who) a few weeks ago at MSG- they are still amazing!!! I love listening to his wit.

[@bobhanover4841]

I love Pete Townshend! He's always been my favorite

[@conorfurlong]

I imagine there’s one *particular* question he doesn’t answer in this.

[@NewhamMatt]

I'm guessing you're referring to his search history.

[@talk2xonita]

I knew this comment would come up 🤣

[@JohnnyLaw7.62]

@@NewhamMatt but...but...it was RESEARCH ONLY..nothing NEFARIOUS.

[@jennifersman7990]

And a Police search of his computer found no other incriminating evidence but yet he was placed on an offender registry though the government admits there was no evidence against him

[@keithmichael112]

@@JohnnyLaw7.62 His book should be coming out any day though

[@BlankRegie]

He's mellowed but still has his edge...and his genius. Rock on legend!

[@TeamHash]

Always love to hear Pete's thoughts on things.. He's an interesting chap

[@pleasepermitmetospeakohgre1504]

Tony Man The guy's a perv.

[@Cincinnatus1869]

So why do you spend your time looking at videos about the guy ?

[@stevethompson6084]

A truly fascinating and much mellowed Pete Townsend.

[@judysmallwood1564]

Pete is such a great writer. He should definitely write more books. A brilliant guitar player.

[@philduncan8358]

Thanks for keeping on , your shows really are awe inspirering , saw more than one in Toronto. Couldn't pass up this chance to say so. Hope to see you again. Looking forward to the book. All the best,and hi to Arther.

[@philduncan8358]

Thanks for your positivity and encouragement.

[@caryheuchert]

Along with the Floyd’s Roger Waters, Pete is one the most intelligent and well-spoken of the Rock era. I always enjoy hearing what he has to say.

[@damone70]

@French Jesus Hahahahaha.... And you sound like a right-wing triggered snowflake.

[@TheRightLadder]

@@damone70 that was a long laugh

[@vortexx3828]

Jake 19 leftists are the snowflakes

[@damone70]

@@vortexx3828 Nope. The facts don't lie. Everytime someone like trump doesn't get his way, he throws a tantrum like a child. Ahahahaha...

[@mrm2542]

Bro Roger Waters is a super huge racist

[@jdefeo9841]

i can listen to this guy for hours. Very relaxing voice

[@NPB0067]

Pete has always been one of my favorites.....very innovative guitar and great songwriting (Tommy/Quad).

[@MariaGaliotosTX]

Great series from Google, thank you! I loved Tommy and bought an old vinyl of it recently.

[@johnboy14]

Saw them a few years ago in Belfast, truly great band

[@derekroberts6654]

I thought Keith Moon damaged your hearing by putting dynamite in the drum kit on the Smothers Brothers show.

[@jeffcoat1959]

I'm sure that didn't help it any.

[@timnavarrette3274]

Pete,you are,,,,,, amazing!! You and Rodger, take care be healthy be blessed. And all your families.

[@kjeldpedersen666]

Answers right to the point in the rough kind of way and yet very intelligent. I wouldn’t expect less from exactly you, Pete! I read your biography - great pleasure...😊👍

[@leesawford]

‘ Is Peter Townsend on the............’. Oh so near the question we wanted to know !

[@piandey]

la simplicité de ce musicien n'a d'égal que son mega talent ....long live rock!

[@mikegurney9278]

Well done 👍 Pete, well done. I have always been a big fan. Thank you for the music, you can thank me later for buying the records.

[@ratsoratcliffe1023]

Nice one Pete, thank you for brilliant sounds over many, many years

[@mitchellhughes5180]

I don’t know what’s more upsetting: the thought of seeing all of my musical heroes passing away in the years to come or the prospect of watching them age into their 100s.😳

[@benjclarke5825]

I'm SO glad he's not passed away. Saw them twice last month. GREAT shows.

[@42.0fmthefever5]

Pete Townshend is such amazing man and would love to meet him and see him in concert!

[@johnentwhistlesurelysamsun1840]

I have done!!

[@geoffreylogsdon162]

He is a super sweet and gracious man.

[@rollacoastaride1937]

Hats off to Pete, a very influential, under rated rock player indeedy

[@kellingtonlink956]

Brilliant. Thanks for the video.

[@ilanarhian]

My grandmother babysat him when he was little! She said he was a really nice little boy.

[@pleasepermitmetospeakohgre1504]

tablaqueen He claims he was abused

[@sirandrelefaedelinoge]

@@pleasepermitmetospeakohgre1504 Not by her grandmother...

[@MikeHunt90731]

​@@pleasepermitmetospeakohgre1504 he was Einstein, get lost

[@godbluffvdgg]

One of the greatest song writers in Rock history...

[@garymorrison1009]

Your a genius Mr. Townsend. Thank you for your creativity and music! My favourite album by the way is Quadrophenia.

[@paulclarke7571]

AWESOME JOB PETE! Also loved your book. Cheers from Canada!

[@townshendshean]

Pete is simply...THE BEST!

[@brianj92505]

He skipped the number one asked question but I understand that he doesn't want to talk about it. I've been a fan for 40 years and consider Pete to be the greatest songwriter of all time. I still listen to the Empty Glasses album from beginning to end every couple of months. Unlike us, It never gets old.