Pete Townshend Asked Peter Frampton to Replace Him in the WhoPete Townshend Asked Peter Frampton to Replace Him in the WhoCo-founder wanted to keep writing but stop touring in the ‘80s, Frampton reveals in his new memoir.Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
Pete Townshend Turned Down Michael Jackson’s ‘Beat It’ InvitePete Townshend Turned Down Michael Jackson’s ‘Beat It’ InviteThe Who guitarist recommended Eddie Van Halen, who played solo on groundbreaking hit single.Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
How Pete Townshend Helped Eddie Vedder Deal With Roskilde HorrorHow Pete Townshend Helped Eddie Vedder Deal With Roskilde HorrorPearl Jam singer recalls the Who guitarist’s advice after nine fans died at festival.Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
Pete Townshend Regrets the Advice He Gave Jimi HendrixPete Townshend Regrets the Advice He Gave Jimi HendrixWho guitarist recalls thinking “this guy’s brilliant enough” after helping newcomer out in 1966.Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
Why Pete Townshend Refused to Write ‘Blade Runner’ SoundtrackWhy Pete Townshend Refused to Write ‘Blade Runner’ SoundtrackThe Who guitarist didn't enjoy experience of working on ‘Tommy’ movie music.Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
Pete Townshend Wanted to Quit the Who From ‘Day One’Pete Townshend Wanted to Quit the Who From ‘Day One’Guitarist reflects on moments he’s loved and hated his band.Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
Pete Townshend Wanted Roger Daltrey to Rap on New Who AlbumPete Townshend Wanted Roger Daltrey to Rap on New Who AlbumFrontman admits he hated early version of "All This Music Must Fade."Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
Pete Townshend Is Glad Keith Moon and John Entwistle Are GonePete Townshend Is Glad Keith Moon and John Entwistle Are GoneWho guitarist recalls late colleagues as “f---ing difficult to play with.”Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
Pete Townshend Says Touring Is ‘No Fun’Pete Townshend Says Touring Is ‘No Fun’Who guitarist looking forward to time off before hitting the road again in 2020.Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
How Pete Townshend’s ‘Floss’ Changed From a Musical to a BookHow Pete Townshend’s ‘Floss’ Changed From a Musical to a BookThe Who guitarist originally planned to make another rock opera, before pivoting to create his first novel. Corey IrwinCorey Irwin