The First Time: Pete Townshend

[@christopher9152]

One of the absolute best songwriters in rock music.

[@mickydee7502]

lol

[@steveludwig4200]

THE best...period.

[@bonn777]

Unfortunately, the Songwriters Hall Of fame doesn't agree. I guess if you don't have a #1, you're eliminated from consideration.

[@TheEleatic]

@@steveludwig4200 I can’t think of anyone that has topped him, but Dylan was the greatest lyricist. Townshend will always be the voice of Rock and Roll.

[@danacoleman4007]

This is correct.

[@Stumpjack]

Pete Townsend has always been a man who I could listen to for hours. He's always got something interesting to say and he's got a very soothing voice. Fascinating fellow.

[@КириллДронов-л1ф]

@MaaaarrJ there always must be an idiot like you... ...Well, at least you wrote the word with no mistakes unlike the other 98% of your... kind...

[@MaxyBoy-x9u]

@MaaaarrJ No he's not. ultimateclassicrock.com/pete-townshend-child-porn-arrest/

[@pleasepermitmetospeakohgre1504]

Dave inSpace Townshend admitted his guilt and was placed on the sex offenders register, how about YOU do some research.

[@Stumpjack]

No, he didn't. In fact, he's done quite the opposite, repeatedly affirming that he did nothing wrong. Do some research and listen to what the man has actually said.

[@pleasepermitmetospeakohgre1504]

David Smith Then why did he agree to go on the sex offenders register?

[@markkavanagh7377]

Thankfully he didnt die before he got old, still sharp and relevant.

[@BushyHairedStranger]

The intimacy spoken by Pete that existed between he & Eric Clapton on their experience first witnessing Hendrix was beautiful.

[@PaulLea]

Love listening to Pete.

[@willritter4076]

I'd be honored if some Pete Townshend fans would take a listen to my acoustic piano & vocal performances of SLITSKIRTS and A LITTLE IS ENOUGH on my YT channel in tribute to the master of lyricism & composition. Live acoustic with no autotune or digital editing. Thanks and RESPECT to the the legend.

[@michaelauerbach7016]

I could listen to Pete all day. He is just a brilliant storyteller whether in song or prose.

[@willritter4076]

Pete is definitely one of the best interviews in the music biz... 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.

[@michaelauerbach7016]

Very nice. Please, I would love to hear what it sounds like with it well mic'd. @@willritter4076

[@Keith-zu4tz]

I swear I could listen to Pete talk all day long. The guy is just brilliant and he remembers everything. This has been my feeling since the early 80s when I watched a rock doc on Beta called Cool Cats: 25 Years of Rock History. I worked in a video store here in NJ and I’d play it in the store. Twenty-five years? That seemed like a lot of rock history at the time, which is laughable now. Thanks, Pete!

[@willritter4076]

I'd be honored if some Pete Townshend fans would take a listen to my acoustic piano & vocal performances of SLITSKIRTS and A LITTLE IS ENOUGH on my YT channel in tribute to the master of lyricism & composition. Live acoustic with no autotune or digital editing. Thanks and RESPECT to the the legend.

[@wardka]

If you haven't already you must try to hear him read his autobiography Who I Am. I got it on Audible. It's incredible to hear his life story in his own voice. He's quite an eloquent writer too.

[@Keith-zu4tz]

Alienart I got Pete’s book out on CD from my library and loved it! It is great to listen to him narrate his own book. I also enjoyed listening to the Keith Richard’s autobiography on CD but he only read about half of it. Thanks!

[@pleasepermitmetospeakohgre1504]

Alienart Does he talk about his research?

[@jonchilds1637]

He doesn't remember things that well - the other side of Day Tripper was We Can Work It Out. There was something he got glaringly wrong in his autobiography too but I can't remember it now! Nonetheless one of the most all-round talented and capable musicians the world will ever see!

[@gabevachon326]

Tom Petty once said his goal was to stay pissed off for as long as he could. He knew discontent fueled creativity. Pete is still a little pissed off. And that's just great for us.

[@willloveless9327]

Petty is the definition of mediocrity

[@gabevachon326]

Petty was not mediocre. Never heard anyone say that . Saw him live twice. The band was brilliant. Tell me " Something Big" is mediocre.

[@chomper4x4]

@@willloveless9327Orbison, Dylan, and Harrison thought so.

[@gatoryak7332]

@@gabevachon326 Well, consider this the second time you've read somebody say that Petty's music is mediocre. I can't say that "Something Big" is mediocre. Even though it sounds just like all other Petty songs, it is not as good as many, if not most, of Petty's songs, making it less than mediocre. All this is my opinion, of course, but it is shared by many. OTOH, many think that Petty's music is a national treasure. There is room enough for all musical tastes. No need to be confrontational.

[@gabevachon326]

Tom Petty was unique. A little bit if Creedence, alot of Dylan mixed in with the Byrds and Buffalo Springfield. His band was as good as Springsteen's or Seger's. Better than the Dead. I guess one either liked him alot or not at all.

[@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.

[@monkeyrevolution1964]

Monkey from Brazil is a singer :) kzbin.info/www/bejne/nYGZimNpfs-kabc

[@jimwelsh997]

PETE TOWNSHEND is a musical genius

[@brew467boy]

I've always considered him to be the rock n roll intellect.

[@villll]

id like to know his iq to see how he stacks up next to the other geniuses in rock like Jim Morrison something about townshend always strikes me as very smart

[@jjjd12346]

frank zappa, if you count him as rock n roll

[@jacobpaulson23]

Brian May?

[@Olegstuff21986]

@@jacobpaulson23 May must be pretty damn smart, being an Astrophysicist.

[@VangeliRock]

If there is every a person that defines the word perseverance, this is the one. It's clear he has had and still has deep emotional issues based the abuse he had to endure and clearly it affected the way he looks at everything, especially his work in THE WHO, he continuously describes how he just didn't really enjoy the life style, however what he did he do? He persevered and became a legend, writing and performing the most iconic music that will be remembered and listened to for ages to come. Way to go Pete. You my friend are an inspiration.

[@scottlawson1191]

I misread that.. I thought you typed "if there's ever a person that defines the word peado, that's why I gave you a like 🙄😅

[@pleasepermitmetospeakohgre1504]

He was the star of a BBC paedophile documentary.

[@politicalpurveyor2147]

He was very lucky not to go to jail. He got a tip-off from a journalist just hours before police arrived.

[@scottlawson1191]

I got a telling off from the you tube police for posting that. I was telling the truth ffs. I posted what I thought, I thought he did type that. The you tube police are nazis. Lol.. I'll probably get arrested for that 🙄

[@abelincoln5698]

@@scottlawson1191 your preoccupation with that says a lot about you.

[@iliastakidis5771]

I could listen to him speak for hours and hours. Such a soothing voice, such a great player.

[@robertwilley6327]

Well you're in luck...Pete has no problem talking for hours and hours! 😂

[@MrPercussionPete]

If there's someone who could be described as a living legend, it's Pete Townshend. He wrote the book. The Godfather of powerful rock music. This guy wrote the first rock opera ever, a monumental piece of music, something completely new back in the day (1968), at the age of 23 ! That was, still is and always will be very special. A true pioneer.

[@billfletcher7602]

'Paperback Writer' flip side was 'Rain', for the record

[@markzappasodi]

And the flip side to Day Tripper was We Can Work It Out.

[@NewFalconerRecords]

Pretty flawless pair of singles there, both A and B sides alike. Followed by 'Strawberry Fields Forever'/ 'Penny Lane'. Sheesh!

[@optimisticmike1041]

I think he meant that was the order the beatles played it live in a club like he said

[@martyhopkirk6826]

You beat me to it!

[@davideats9255]

double A side with daytripper, if I'm not wrong.

[@robsummers8344]

Pete led the greatest rock and roll band ever - the orrible oo 🎸🎶✌🏻

[@free322001]

Stones

[@vausemike]

Kajagoogoo

[@bsg2112]

@Costa Zambaras Ignorance abounds. If only there were some sort of technology people could use to find actual facts. Maybe someday.....

[@politicalpurveyor2147]

@Costa Zambaras Excellent comment my friend. Pete used his credit card to pay for child pornography. Why? He says he was doing 'research' but no research has ever been forthcoming. He saw the images but no treatise? What was he doing?

[@annajones6946]

@Suq Madiq Lost Prophets singer went to jail for child porn. The Who got lucky.

[@Piwork69]

Ive always appreciated Pete's unvarnished honesty and vulnerability. He is such a paradox. He hated the stage, yet he is the guy who would jump high in the air, slide on his knees and do those windmills with his arms all during shows. He was the artistic visionary in the band.

[@AtillatheFun]

He is old, but likes really young girls

[@guitarocd9984]

I could listen to this forever. I started a band the day after I heard the Beatles in 1964. I can relate to all this on a smaller scale.

[@SoWhat.BigDeal.]

Yeah, Jimi really did have a great voice, very expressive but strong and loud when called for. He just had everything.

[@nervo6321]

Pete is very gracious in his praise of his peers in this interview , fabulous listening to a true rock legend........

[@derekstocker6661]

I'm only half way through this and I so admire Pete, his honesty, and he comes across as a great band member and great writer of songs, his performances on stage with the Who were legendary and stories are still told about his antics on stage. Great expose of Pete and his super career with possibly the worlds greatest visual rock band. Thanks for this, excellent.

[@keithlauderjr1691]

When Pete talks, people listen. HUGE WHO FAN! ❤🎵

[@GrayWoIf]

The best Who live moments is when they would all go into a 20 minute jam Pete, Keith, and the Ox would all be in perfect sync which is why to me they were the greatest live band of all time.

[@FOH3663]

@@thesoniccircle Truly ... a force of nature, feeding on one another

[@westbayk2156]

Tanglewood alone proves that.

[@vitopalazzo7837]

The right musicians coming together at the right time

[@Scott-ly2nk]

Just like the allman brothers band the same way

[@edjones8039]

I saw The Who in 1982, again in the mid 90's and twice this past October at the Hollywood Bowl, still an amazing band.

[@chrisbarrettFilmstudio]

But what show was better?

[@dr_detroit01]

Wasn't '82 their reunion tour with their replacement drummer? I remember Townsend playing a gold top Fender Tele.

[@sammalone7352]

I saw them in 82 also. In the old JFK stadium in Philadelphia. Great show.

[@sirandrelefaedelinoge]

@@dr_detroit01 It was a Schecter customs in 1982.

[@samanthab1923]

Sam Malone That's cool 😎 Live Aid was there too.

[@codjh9]

Wow, loved this little short interview piece. I liked that Pete is complimentary of numerous people in here, unlike some other things I've read lately. Love the new album, Pete!

[@gozorak]

do tell about those other things youve read lately

[@codjh9]

@@gozorak Well, this is perfect: the original comments, then his apology & further explanation. www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/pete-townshend-keith-moon-john-entwistle-919284/

[@politicalpurveyor2147]

@Costa Zambaras I'm not so sure about that. It is true that Pete used his credit card to enter a child porn site but he was researching the banks. Pete wanted to show how corrupt the banks were, so naturally Pete's first step was to go on-line and look at child pornography.

[@pascalmettey7858]

@Costa Zambaras Pete used his credit card to look at extreme images of child pornography. He admitted it himself.

[@ronaldschuurman81]

This clip is too short. I can listen for Hours to this man

[@pascalmettey7858]

Listening to a man who ENTERS a child porn website? No thanks, I could only watch the first 10 seconds.

[@firstnamelastname59]

@@pascalmettey7858 absolutely right Pascal. These people are indoctrinated amnesiacs!

[@wonsworld61]

If you choose to read more on this, you will see that he did no such thing. His attempt to do so, was to display that fact that the credit industry turns a blind eye to such websites and the police (eventually) agreed with his reasoning but advised that he allow the police to investigate and not to do it himself.

[@firstnamelastname59]

@@wonsworld61 oh dear have you been reading his little book then?

[@wonsworld61]

first name last name .. you know, I have often wondered why people who have an obvious dislike for a person or thing choose to come and comment. Why would you search for Pete Townsend videos if you don’t like him? Surely people like you can’t all be trolls. Do you think by making a sarcastic comment to a reasoned reply that I would instantly start to agree with you? And while I have read his book recently, my original info came from reading newspaper articles at the time.

[@thetriumphofthethrill2457]

One of Rock's great intellectuals, always a good interview. Nice to see him still going strong.

[@krollpeter]

One day he will be recognized as one of the UKs greatest songwriters ever.

[@thetriumphofthethrill2457]

@@krollpeter He already is. :-)

[@krollpeter]

@@thetriumphofthethrill2457 Pete Townshend? Andy Partridge is not, too.

[@firstnamelastname59]

I'd love to see his hard drive... actually I really wouldn't, but I'm sure his friend Prince Andrew would be thrilled.

[@johnqduncan]

@@firstnamelastname59 His hard drive was destroyed when he got the tip-off. Smashed it with a hammer and threw it in a lake.

[@robertacolarette1594]

After seeing the documentary on Pete and how he wrote TOMMY (AXSTV) I can see that his childhood abuse seems to fuel his writing. If that’s the way he comes to terms with his emotions and works it out, that’s great for him. I can listen to him forever. He’s a fascinating man and quite pragmatic about it. These Art School musicians have an enduring legacy because of their sensitivity and spiritual side. Pete Townshend is a treasure.

[@vincentprice8130]

I am 58 years old 1962 baby and The Who have been with me my entire life. I am truely greatful that my band my rock n roll idols and brothers have seen me a few know who I am and I consider them friends enough where Simon came to my hometown and played for a small crowd an it was 1/2 a mile from my house. What a wonderful man amazing like his big brother and to watch there relationship grow from where it was in the late 80 to late 90 its just lovely. Pete you have been my only guide and I take what you write and say to my way of life and how it has molded my beliefs and life is remarkable. God Bless you and Roger Simon and Zak. I have been blessed and spoiled by all of you what a wonder life you have made for all of us who love and belong like family to The WHO. REIDIT Thank god keep thinking and talking Pete

[@politicalpurveyor2147]

Pete spoiled the Who for me in 2003

[@patrickravier3038]

I didn't know that Pete and John had been friends for so long. I saw The Who playing at The Gorge, WA, only 10 days after John passed away. I initially didn't plan to go because I was stupidly afraid of being disappointed after an incredible Quadrophenia concert in Montreal a few years before. But when I heard that the tour was maintained despite the passing of John, I said "Hats off, if this is not rock'n'roll attitude, then what is ? I owe them to go !", and I drove hundreds of kms. Anyway, I just wanted to say that being very close to the stage, through Pete's playing I witnessed all his anger and sadness and rage at loosing a dear friend. Sheer brilliance. It was for me as intense as seeing Hendrix on stage, to the point that I experienced a "musical orgasm". So thank you Pete, thank you The Who for all the good energy, my life wouldn't be exactly the same without you, please let me hug you with much much love.

[@vegasjk27]

The Who was my very first rock concert at age 15. Loved Tommy, Quadrophenia, and Pete's solo album Empty Glass. He is a great writer and musician and I will love his songs forever.

[@politicalpurveyor2147]

I loved the Who. They were a powerhouse band with a fantastic sound but Pete ruined it all in 2003. I can't listen to them now.

[@Wanderglobe]

Girl girl girl girlgirlgirl. Love that bit.

[@valariediane6490]

Love listening to Pete talk. Could listen to him for hours.

[@willritter4076]

I'd be honored if some P.T. fans would take a listen to my acoustic piano & vocal performances of SLITSKIRTS and A LITTLE IS ENOUGH on my YT channel in tribute to the master of lyricism & composition. Live acoustic with no autotune or digital editing. Thanks and RESPECT to the the legend.

[@robinbolton6064]

The Who were on a different level. Live!....there wasn't a band that could touch them. There still....(and I witnessed it first hand on multiple occasions from '71 to 78)...has not been a band that can replicate the sheer power and intuitive interplay that THE WHO unleashed at every show. Simply spectacular.

[@seansarto]

The Who were my first rock band....first real connection i felt to the power of music...still love these guys

[@jimwelsh997]

Pete Townshend one of the greatest guitar players one of the best songwriters composers a musical genius. THANK YOU PETE TOWNSHEND FOR ALL THE GREAT MUSIC. THE WHO THE GREATEST BAND EVER EVER EVER

[@nov20five]

I'm glad several of these "elder statesmen" of rock and roll are doing this. The world needs to hear their perspective on their life and times. Brilliant!

[@firstnamelastname59]

Its just such a shame they're all nonces. Or did you forget about the hard drive saga.. 🤑🤑🤑

[@mal_752]

Genius who wrote some wonderful music. A true innovator. 🤗🤗🤗🤗

[@groksr]

I absolutely love listening to Pete Townsend

[@rick4electric]

7:30 - I don't know if there was an "Electric Factory" in Chicago, but there was in Philly! That's where I saw the Who for the first time! A little warehouse in downtown Philly. Small place with one entrance where the bands had to walk through the crowd to get to the stage. Great light show and coffins in the back that were angled so you could lie down and still see the show if you were too wrecked! Little benches where we all huddled together to see the show. The stage was only a couple of feet high, like the benches. They came through the crowd holding their instruments above their head and played "Tommy" from beginning to end! It was an AMAZING JOURNEY! Everyone was stoned on pot and acid! Whether they intended to be or not! The ceiling was only about 18 feet and painted black like the walls and day glow paint accented everything! Stobe lights made the whole thing surreal! The smoke got quite thick and the acid came out in your sweat, so there was no avoiding the BUZZ with people rubbing shoulders the whole night long!

[@musicstewart9744]

rick4electric Damn. I remember seeing it from my parents car. I was born in 1960, so a bit young to attend. I’m writing this from about 2 miles away in “Olde Richmond”.

[@jimfritz9503]

There was the " ELECTRIC THEATER". They changed it to " KINETIC PLAYGROUND" to avoid confusion .

[@ohmissbeliever2015]

His smile is just the same, it's wonderful 😍

[@AtillatheFun]

He touches kids.

[@davideats9255]

Pete's a real one. You are always going to get something truthful and wise out of his yob. I love him for that!

[@nomnomnommy2955]

A real pedophile

[@davewhomri]

It’s been said time and time again, but I could listen to this man for hours. He is an intelligent, fascinating storyteller.

[@billducas]

Hearing stories from our guitar idols that we grew up with really touches me. These are like the stories you could sit down and have a conversation with after dinner with Peter Townsend or Keith Richards and listen to them talk all evening long.

[@ahsophie09]

Could listen to him just talk. He's an amazing artist. Glad i was shown The Who.

[@Michaelsmith-tf1ve]

Pete, I know you’ll never read this, but you are definitely a musical genius. I’m one of those crazy fans and seen you all over the US. Met you at a benefit for Des Mcnuff in San Diego. Love the new Album and the last concert you guys sounded great! Couldn’t believe Rogers voice being so strong. Ironically he lost it the next show. But you are The Who! And your brilliant contributions to music will always live on! One of the greatest artists ever! Thanks for continuing to tour it’s always an event. Getting you latest CD free for buying a ticket was a great bonus!

[@dougphillips6919]

one of the coolest man on the planet. thanks Pete!

[@---df5sr]

You are sick… were you in his “special ring” to then

[@jopestv1063]

Love you Pete! My most enjoyable gig (I used to be a (orchestra) pit guitarist) was doing "Tommy". Don't ever under estimate your skills as a songwriter/composer, Sir Townshend.

[@---df5sr]

You love a sex offender, someone who downloaded sick images of babies?? You are a damaged human being

[@ldrobarts]

Still my favorite musician and guitar player. His writing n singing, especially his early solo stuff. Love it!

[@Scott-ri2ek]

which young boys?? He is defective

[@thomaslewis7883]

Pete is a great speaker, he has an incredible grasp of the human language, hence his brilliant songwriting.

[@matiasmoulin2126]

I could listen to this guy forever

[@bwbethel]

I'll be listening to Pete and The Who when this world collapses.

[@vincentprice8130]

Just read this online this morning and then I see it. My guide for my entire 57 years on this earth. Thanks for the whole deal ups downs and the all arounds. He and The Who and his brother Simon just couldnt wouldnt want to be in this world without them..

[@mcmSEA]

So candid and honest -- Roger too, these days -- what I love about them. It is in the songs, and now in the stories.

[@firstnamelastname59]

I wonder how honest he was with coppers when they found his hard drive...

[@Pulsonar]

Always a man with great anecdotes from a fascinating era. His recollections are always astonishingly precise and philosophical.

[@jorgepatriciorodriguez434]

Uno de los más grandes, sino el más grande de los músicos de rock de todas las épocas... increíble guitarrista y compositor...y un interesante analista de sus tiempos... imprescindible!!!!. Long Live Pete!!!!!!.

[@Tracey..H]

I was abused as a kid and Pete has always been my favorite songwriter ever. Tommy I can relate too, even the spiritual awakening

[@rubbersoul3723]

Great job RS! Pete is always interesting but I've never heard him asked some of these questions before. Nice to see both RS and Pete are still on their game-from the state of Rhode Island in America.

[@surfsup5757]

It always amazed me such quality of work comes from such a humble sounding man.

[@Baci302]

A ringing endorsement for the durability of a Gibson SG. Good man, Pete Townshend. Great story teller.

[@samanthab1923]

With Eddie VH estate selling his guitars 🎸 made me think of Pete's collection. Can you imagine?

[@davidcooper8058]

Loved all of the who's music, one of his best solo album was All the good cowboys have Chinese eyes.. slit skirts.. great tune!!!

[@SceneComparisons]

Day Tripper and We Can Work it Out, not Paperback Writer anyway, I love Pete and The Who so much!!

[@Sunsets-nr6lv]

Rain & paperback writer

[@joachimzegke9301]

@@Sunsets-nr6lv RAIN was in this time my favorit song and I felt, that the Beatles beame emancipated... I was 15 years.

[@chasermalloy7406]

Invite him over. Send the kids to stay with friends that night.

[@johnshields6852]

I was a who guy back in early 1970's on, somehow I'm still here, lol, still enjoying the who. Thanks for video.

[@mariannesouza8326]

I can’t believe he mentioned ‘The Boston Tea Party’; I haven’t thought about that in years. my best friend and I went there - we thought we were so cool, so grown-up.

[@alexgramm5170]

Peter green's Fleetwood Mack played there as well so great recordings

[@Neboviews]

What a nice guy...amazing what he's been through

[@pleasepermitmetospeakohgre1504]

Neboviews Please...don't virtue signal paedophiles.

[@pascalmettey7858]

@@pleasepermitmetospeakohgre1504 Pete has many questions to answer about his sexual proclivities.

[@johnqduncan]

What he's been through? What about what those kids have been through?

[@maltesetony9030]

​@@johnqduncanIndeed. Anything Townshend has "been through" has been self-inflicted.

[@machia0705]

An underrated guitarist and a highly prolific artist. A rare talent.

[@paulscountry456]

So true, he did all the guitar in the old days and sang.

[@machia0705]

MorbidManMusic No. Not a fan. Just an appreciative musician. Complex compositions into melodic songs.

[@paulscountry456]

@@machia0705 I think if you look at his huge body of work and complex endeavors like Tommy your statement rings true, his creative ability lasted many years and that in itself is a rarity.

[@lk3034]

machia0705 average guitarist underrated song writer

[@machia0705]

Alex Jordan Well, considering the fact that his bass and drum section was so unique, he really had to hold down the rhythm. Listen to his lead work on Live at Leeds. I’d call it above average. Just my opinion. Be well.

[@NEntv58]

Fan since the 70s and for life.

[@Mr.Altavoz]

love this man , a genius!

[@lennyluzitano8920]

Pete....thanks for this wonderful inspiring...talk...God bless you ...such a great man....honest man...fine artist and musician ....legend....i stood right in front of you as you jumped up..in the Providence civic center....When Kieth moon was alive...double stack of hiwatt 4x12 cabs...= loud...and solid...great show....jolly good show...

[@sprezzatura8755]

A great Legend and innovator. Thank you Pete Townshend and the band! The Who was always in a league of their own. High-minded and complex stuff in a punk rock wrapper. Always interesting. A true magic trick.

[@josvandersteen3564]

Good on you, Pete. You are absolutely great.

[@stevecox7075]

Pete's excellent autobiography is definitely a cut above the usual.

[@DCFMgang]

The most underrated guitar player who ever walked the earth. A survivor. White City remains the soundtrack of my life.

[@cast390]

You're high, go smoke another bowl.

[@MrHarpette]

Dude you don't even know the name of the most underrated guitar player who ever walked the earth.

[@t_ruth555]

Loved hearing you talk about Jimi. Thanks Pete ❤💛💚

[@MrAug80]

I really like Pete. He’s seems like a nice guy and is very interesting to listen to. He has loads of interesting stories to tell.

[@MrAug80]

I must check it out then. Wouldn’t mind a chat with Pete.

[@pleasepermitmetospeakohgre1504]

MrAug80 He is despicable, I suggest you do some research into his past.

[@Eyeofthetiger69]

@@pleasepermitmetospeakohgre1504 Surprised not many people know about that.

[@annajones6946]

@@pleasepermitmetospeakohgre1504 Pete bears the stain of what he did and WHO he is.

[@arnolddalby5552]

The Who are you album was brilliant and as a drummer I can still remember were I was when it was announced that Keith Moon had died in 1978. Sad loss but hey what a life. Pete Townsend a guitar legend and thanks for the honest interview which made me laugh at times. Hahaha.

[@krollpeter]

It is hard to imagine this vibrant performer does not like to play live concerts. Thank you Mr. Townshend, for all your great and often clever music!

[@HankFinkle11]

Keith Richards once said “the problem with Pete is that he thinks too much.”

[@naughtmoses]

Hate to say it after "being" Keith in a pair of tribute bands and actually spending some time around him in the early '80s, but "the problem with Keith is that he observes too little."

[@guitarstella1]

writing songs myself takes hours of in depth thought, the trouble with people is there judge mental know it alls,

[@slide4180]

It took Pete until 1965 or '66 until he "suddenly realized" the Beatles "were going to do great things"...? I think Keith is dead wrong.

[@olskzeri2723]

@@slide4180 Well he did expose the not so "secret" Beatles had in a famous song in the 70's.

[@slide4180]

@@olskzeri2723 Huh?

[@PhyllisFicarrotta-yg1om]

Love Pete. So honest and real. Such an icon.

[@42.0fmthefever5]

I would love to meet Mr. Pete Townshend just amazing man from amazing era! ✌🏻🇨🇦❤

[@johnentwhistlesurelysamsun1840]

Im lucky i have, twice, the second time ,doing lighting on tommy when it was running at the queens theatre during 1979!

[@42.0fmthefever5]

@@johnentwhistlesurelysamsun1840 that's very awesome and I am very jealous I would love meet him! He's always been one of my favorite guitarist

[@encompassvideo5429]

The true genius of Pete Townsend is his production of music that elevates you rather than insults you. His talents are obvious, he wrote many hits, but he was unselfish in sharing his gifts and he respected his fans.

[@germanfrias480]

Pete: rock and roll😎💪👏🏻

[@janetlynn3015]

Pete is a genius , just love the man

[@johnqduncan]

Did he mention he pleaded guilty to a crime?

[@dennispuleo9575]

Read his book.. who am i..?? He has such a memory,,,unreal

[@nybe]

that was awesome.

[@Jerry_Fried]

I was at that Murray "The K" Spectacular in New York! I was 15 years old. It was both The Who's and Cream's first US gig. The Who played a whole set each show, but Cream only played three songs, one of which was "Anyone For Tennis." Each day, the headliner changed. The day I went, the headliners were The Rascals. The rest of the lineup included Wilson Pickett, Mitch Ryder and Phil Ochs. I don't remember the rest of the lineup. The Who and Mitch Ryder were incredibly exciting.

[@sirandrelefaedelinoge]

@ Jerry Fried - Phil Ochs ... I'm envious.

[@mikeh5431]

What a smart, articulate chap he is! And a genious of course

[@mikeh5431]

Ian Swinton I heard rumours and that child pornography tjing a few years ago. I’ll check it out! Ta

[@SteveRes]

I knew he was going to say "day one" or close to it when they asked the first time he thought of quitting The Who, classic Pete :D

[@NEntv58]

One of the great, honest poets of all time.

[@TheCornishCockney]

Good stuff. I also saw Hendrix live (Isle of Wight '70) and i know exactly what Pete means about him. To say he was charismatic is like saying its quite warm in the desert. But back to the 'OOOOOOOO. Saw them first time in '69 in London and many times since and i can honestly say i have never seen an average gig from them,let alone a bad one. The (mighty) Who.

[@jr13227]

So I assume you saw The Who at the Isle of Wight festival too? That’s one of my favorite who concerts.

[@TheCornishCockney]

@@jr13227 of course,they were particularly lively at that and i met john entwistle briefly in the crowds backstage in the toilets on the 2nd day !

[@jr13227]

Cockney Red WOW. That’s amazing! He’s my favorite bass player of all time and he was particularly amazing at that festival. Was he wearing the skeleton suit when you met him?

[@TheCornishCockney]

@@jr13227 haha,no.Cant really remember what he was wearing as Jim Morrison was also there and i was a bit starstruck to be honest.

[@keithbeck2300]

Excellent Q/A by one of the quintessential rock songwriters of the 20th century. Townshend, Lennon-McCartney, Jagger-Richards, Ray Davies. The 60's produced amazing talent, the interesting commonality is most of these guys were art college drop-outs.

[@shultsy100]

Wholly WHO. That was AWESOME!

[@damon6852]

As I am forever fascinated with the 60s thank you for this interview

[@gregdahlen4375]

the look is interesting, kinda a mix of informal with the jeans and tshirt and formal with the handkerchief in pocket

[@FOH3663]

Indeed ... with a Mod influenced jacket

[@samanthab1923]

Always! Remember when he started cutting the sleeves off of tailored button downs. Love it.

[@shimwooley]

He's the best writer ever ! I'm old now but when I was young Pete was the only guy I could relate to as far as lyrics. That's how he wrote music. It made you think ! Quadrophenia helped me !

[@donchangoleon4019]

Éste hombre es Fenomenal, al sobrellevar una carrera exitosa y a la vez muy difícil al liderear a músicos de primer nivel y a la vez que están entre los mejores en la historia del Rock, es el Guitarrista y músico más completo que ah existido.

[@luiztaylormelo3676]

!Si!

[@sdushdiu]

This man has earned the right to do anything he wants, any time he wants, anywhere he wants. Thanks Pete!

[@ShepShep5]

@Costa Zambaras look into it. he was a part of a group trying to uncover the fact that banks were aware of people using their credit cards to access child pornography and slid it under the rug. he was abused as a child and had also done work into stopping abuse at boys homes with the same group of people and unfortunately he was flagged during a shoddy operation by british intelligence that really didn't do a good job. his computers were searched and it was determined he hadn't accessed anything malicious, but his internet activity was suspect and thats why he was questioned by the authorities. he didn't contribute anything to child trafficking. i'm sure your parents are proud you're so misinformed about things.

[@opensourceguy730]

This interview left me wanting. Pete just can’t explain...

[@politicalpurveyor2147]

​@Costa Zambaras That's a bit harsh, mate! It's true Pete did use his credit card to enter a child porn site but he was researching the banks. Pete wanted to show how corrupt the banks were, so his first step was to go on-line and look at child porn.

[@pleasepermitmetospeakohgre1504]

PoliticalPurveyor Lol, and you believed him.

[@politicalpurveyor2147]

@@pleasepermitmetospeakohgre1504 Pete went looking for child pornography and he found it. He got his credit card out, he entered the site and he looked at images of child pornography. Later, when police arrived, he invented a lame excuse that it was all for "research". In his book, he devotes less than one page to this whole episode.

[@pascalmettey7858]

@@politicalpurveyor2147 I read his book could not find any research. Why??

[@alanroberts3013]

@@pascalmettey7858 Because "research' is the usual excuse pedophiles use to explain away their perversion.

[@townshendshean]

Pete is simply THE BEST!

[@musicismyreligion5213]

I never thought much of The Who...until I bought my first guitar....then I got it.

[@philipbonner6486]

Great to see you Pete.....Great man.