NEW YORK (AP) — Tom Freston could easily fill a book with stories from the formative days of MTV and his celebrity encounters ...

With his producing partner, Jeffry Katz, he made lightweight ditties like “Yummy Yummy Yummy” that soared up the charts in ...

London, England’s The Who are recognized by their fans the world over for their exciting live performances, their breakthrough concept records, and for their extensive list of classic rock singles.

Pete Townshend smashed more than guitars—he shattered personal relationships, the rock and roll rulebook, and even his own sanity. The mastermind behind The Who’s iconic sound, Townshend lived a life ...

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - AUGUST 30: Roger Daltrey and Pete Townshend perform onstage during the The Who - The Song Is Over - North American Farewell Tour at Madison Square Garden on August 30, 2025 in New ...

Pete Townshend Opens Up on His Complicated Partnership in The Who originally appeared on Parade. Pete Townshend has come a long way from smashing his guitars on stage, but just like in the past, he ...

Pete Townshend is not sure what’s going on with The Who and the ongoing riff between the band and former drummer Zak Starkey. To put it plainly, “it’s been a mess.” In an interview with i Paper, ...

Pete Townshend is a full-time member of the Who, but not even he fully understands what happened to cause drummer Zak Starkey to be dismissed from the band. Starkey was fired back in April after Roger ...

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Happy 80th birthday, Pete Townshend! Longtime readers will know he’s my favorite songwriting rock-and-roller, placed high on a pedestal that includes Bob Dylan and Van Morrison (who belong to no other ...

Pete Townshend is hailed as one of rock’s greatest rhythm players. Even he’s not shy about his talents, telling Sound International in 1980, “in that particular area, I don’t think I’m topped.” But ...