Alan Rogan, Pete Townshend’s Guitar Tech, DiesAlan Rogan, Pete Townshend’s Guitar Tech, DiesAlan Rogan looked after Pete Townshend's guitars for more than 40 years.Dave LiftonDave Lifton
Why Pete Townshend Made Tommy Into a ‘Pinball Wizard’Why Pete Townshend Made Tommy Into a ‘Pinball Wizard’Who guitarist explains truth behind story of why song was added to 1969 rock opera.Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
Roger Daltrey Explains Why Pete Townshend Smashed GuitarsRoger Daltrey Explains Why Pete Townshend Smashed GuitarsWho frontman says trademark stage performance “was not about the visual.”Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
Pete Townshend Announces First NovelPete Townshend Announces First NovelWho guitarist’s ’The Age of Anxiety’ is described as “cultured, witty and unreliable” and a tie-in music release will follow.Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
Pete Townshend Refused to Tour Without New Who AlbumPete Townshend Refused to Tour Without New Who AlbumGuitarist discusses strict condition for returning to the road, and how they nearly ran out of time to secure the deals.Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
Pete Townshend Recalls Hoping the Who Would FailPete Townshend Recalls Hoping the Who Would FailGuitarist spent first years of his band’s career feeling “really quite unhappy.”Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
Pete Townshend Still Struggles to Connect With Roger DaltreyPete Townshend Still Struggles to Connect With Roger DaltreyThe Who's two remaining co-founders have been at it for ages. But that doesn't mean they communicate all that well.Nick DeRisoNick DeRiso
Roger Daltrey Thought He’d Killed Pete Townshend in FightRoger Daltrey Thought He’d Killed Pete Townshend in FightWho singer recalls feeling guilt even though guitarist had started assault.Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
Roger Daltrey: Pete Townshend Could Still Write ‘Greatest Work'Roger Daltrey: Pete Townshend Could Still Write ‘Greatest Work'The Who frontman Roger Daltrey believes Pete Townshend might not have written his “greatest work,” and hopes he finds the inspiration to do it.Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
Saturday, May 19: Tig’s Rock BirthdaysSaturday, May 19: Tig’s Rock BirthdaysHappy Birthday today (May 19) to Pete Townshend. The guitarist is 73. Also celebrating today is bassist Dusty Hill of ZZ Top (69) and drummer Phil Rudd of AC/DC (64). In Remembrance today, Joey Ramone would have been 67.TigmanTigman