Pete Townshend
Real Name:
Peter Dennis Blandford Townshend
Profile:
British guitarist, composer, singer, multi-instrumentalist, producer and author, born 19 May 1945 in Chiswick, West London, England, UK. He is best known for his more-than 50-year association with the rock band The Who, as co-founder and leader, principal songwriter, guitarist, and vocalist.
Established and owned Pete Townshend's Home Studio (a series of six home studios). In the early 1970s, he unveiled a number of companies under the umbrella of Eel Pie, which incorporated the studios Goring Studios, Boathouse Studios/Oceanic Studios, Twickenham/Eel Pie Studios (in Twickenham, London), Eel Pie Studio, Soho, London and Grand Cru Studios. He sold the studios in 2008.
In 1983, Townshend received the Brit Award for Lifetime Achievement. In 1990, he was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of The Who. Grammy Award winner in 1994 (Best Musical Show Album, for The Who's Tommy (Original Cast Recording)) and again in 2001 (Lifetime Achievement Award). In 2001, he received the Ivor Novello Award for Lifetime Achievement.
Son of Cliff Townshend and oldest brother of Paul Townshend and Simon Townshend. Owner of Towser. On 20th May 1968, he married Karen Astley, thus becoming son-in-law of Edwin Astley and brother-in-law of Jon Astley, Virginia Astley and Alison Astley. He and Karen's children are Emma Townshend (born 28.3.1969), Aminta Townshend (born 24.4.1971) and Joseph Townshend (born 1989). He and Karen separated in September 1994 and finally divorced in 2009. He then secretly married Rachel Fuller in Twickenham, London, in December 2016 (more than two decades after their romance began).
Established and owned Pete Townshend's Home Studio (a series of six home studios). In the early 1970s, he unveiled a number of companies under the umbrella of Eel Pie, which incorporated the studios Goring Studios, Boathouse Studios/Oceanic Studios, Twickenham/Eel Pie Studios (in Twickenham, London), Eel Pie Studio, Soho, London and Grand Cru Studios. He sold the studios in 2008.
In 1983, Townshend received the Brit Award for Lifetime Achievement. In 1990, he was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of The Who. Grammy Award winner in 1994 (Best Musical Show Album, for The Who's Tommy (Original Cast Recording)) and again in 2001 (Lifetime Achievement Award). In 2001, he received the Ivor Novello Award for Lifetime Achievement.
Son of Cliff Townshend and oldest brother of Paul Townshend and Simon Townshend. Owner of Towser. On 20th May 1968, he married Karen Astley, thus becoming son-in-law of Edwin Astley and brother-in-law of Jon Astley, Virginia Astley and Alison Astley. He and Karen's children are Emma Townshend (born 28.3.1969), Aminta Townshend (born 24.4.1971) and Joseph Townshend (born 1989). He and Karen separated in September 1994 and finally divorced in 2009. He then secretly married Rachel Fuller in Twickenham, London, in December 2016 (more than two decades after their romance began).
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thewho.com, web.archive.org, web.archive.org, web.archive.org, petetownshend.net, MySpace, SoundCloud, Facebook, instagram.com, Wikipedia, musicianbio.org, musicianguide.com, famousbirthdays.com, imdb.com, geni.com, astro.com
Aliases:
In Groups:
Artists For Grenfell,
Artists United Against Apartheid,
Deep End (5),
Mick Fleetwood & Friends,
Rockestra,
The High Numbers,
The Who,
Tommy And The Bijoux
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Pete Townshend
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Pete Townshend & Ronnie Lane | Pete Townshend & Ronnie Lane - Happy Birthday (Album) | Universal Spiritual League | none | UK | 1970 | Sell This Version | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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PR-A-160 |
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Pete Townshend And Thunderclap Newman | Pete Townshend And Thunderclap Newman - A Special Record (LP, S/Sided) | Track Record | PR-A-160 | US | 1970 | Sell This Version | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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3191 102 |
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Pete Townshend | Who Came First (Album) | Track Record, Track Record | 3191 102 | UK | 1972 | Sell This Version | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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003-76 |
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Pete Townshend | With Love (Album) | Universal Spiritual League | 003-76 | UK | 1976 | Sell This Version | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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79 00974 |
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Pete Townshend • Ronnie Lane | Pete Townshend • Ronnie Lane - Rough Mix (Album) | Polydor | 79 00974 | Canada | 1977 | Sell This Version | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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C-294 |
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Pete Townshend | A Conversation With Peter Townshend (3xLP, Transcription) | DIR Broadcasting | C-294 | US | 1979 | Sell This Version | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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ATC 50 699 |
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Pete Townshend | Empty Glass (Album) | ATCO Records, ATCO Records | ATC 50 699 | Germany | 1980 | Sell This Version | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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SAM 121/122 |
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Pete Townshend | The Pete Townshend Tapes (2xLP, Album, Promo) | ATCO Records | SAM 121/122 | UK | 1980 | Sell This Version | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Pete Townshend | An Exclusive Interview With Pete Townshend | ATCO Records, D.I.R. Broadcasting Corp. | none | US | 1982 | Sell This Version | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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SD 38-149 |
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Pete Townshend | All The Best Cowboys Have Chinese Eyes (Album) | ATCO Records, ATCO Records | SD 38-149 | US | 1982 | Sell This Version | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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IT-4 |
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Pete Townshend / Lou Reed / Mick Jones | Pete Townshend / Lou Reed / Mick Jones - The Inside Track (2xLP, Transcription + LP, S/Sided, Transcription) | D.I.R. Broadcasting Corp. | IT-4 | US | 1982 | Sell This Version | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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SAM 150 |
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Pete Townshend | Pete Listening Time (LP, Ltd, P/Mixed, Promo) | ATCO Records | SAM 150 | UK | 1982 | Sell This Version | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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79 00631 |
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Pete Townshend | Scoop (Album, Comp) | ATCO Records, ATCO Records | 79 00631 | Canada | 1983 | Sell This Version | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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IT-16 |
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Joan Jett / Pete Townshend / Johnny Rotten | Joan Jett / Pete Townshend / Johnny Rotten - The Inside Track (2xLP, Transcription + LP, S/Sided, Transcription) | D.I.R. Broadcasting Corp. | IT-16 | US | 1983 | Sell This Version | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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OTR # 83-18 |
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Mary Turner (4), Pete Townshend | Mary Turner (4), Pete Townshend - Off The Record Specials With Mary Turner (2xLP, Transcription) | Westwood One | OTR # 83-18 | US | 1983 | Sell This Version | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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2 52392-2 |
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Pete Townshend | White City (A Novel) (Album) | ATCO Records, ATCO Records | 2 52392-2 | Germany | 1985 | Sell This Version | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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A1-90553 |
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Pete Townshend | Pete Townshend's Deep End Live! (Album) | ATCO Records | A1-90553 | Canada | 1986 | Sell This Version | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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KB 611 |
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Pete Townshend | King Biscuit Flower Hour (Part One) (LP, Transcription + LP, S/Sided, Transcription) | DIR Broadcasting | KB 611 | US | 1986 | Sell This Version | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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OTR 86-17 |
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Mary Turner (4), Pete Townshend | Mary Turner (4), Pete Townshend - Off The Record Specials With Mary Turner (2xLP, Transcription) | Westwood One | OTR 86-17 | US | 1986 | Sell This Version | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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635 |
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Pete Townshend | Best of The Biscuit (LP, Transcription + LP, S/Sided, Transcription) | DIR Broadcasting | 635 | US | 1986 | Sell This Version | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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KB 612 |
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Pete Townshend | King Biscuit Flower Hour (Part Two) (LP, Transcription + LP, S/Sided, Transcription) | DIR Broadcasting | KB 612 | US | 1986 | Sell This Version | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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7 90539-2, 90539-2 |
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Pete Townshend | Another Scoop (Album, Comp) | ATCO Records | 7 90539-2, 90539-2 | US | 1987 | Sell This Version | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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673, none |
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Pete Townshend / David Gilmour / Chrissie Hynde | Pete Townshend / David Gilmour / Chrissie Hynde - King Biscuit Flower Hour (LP, Transcription + LP, S/Sided, Transcription) | King Biscuit Flower Hour Records, DIR Broadcasting | 673, none | US | 1987 | Sell This Version | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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CO 88-12 |
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Pete Townshend | Superstar Concert Series | Westwood One | CO 88-12 | US | 1988 | Sell This Version | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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TC-TCV-2592, TCV 2592, OVEDC 355 |
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Pete Townshend | The Iron Man (The Musical By Pete Townshend) (Album) | Virgin, Virgin | TC-TCV-2592, TCV 2592, OVEDC 355 | Australia | 1989 | Sell This Version |
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