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Pete Townshend was the god of rhythm guitar in the ’60s and ’70s –here’s how he took his untapped technique to the acoustic

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Chris Morphet/Redferns Conjure an image of The Who’s axeman and songwriter Pete Townshend ...
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“It sounds like 50 Marshall stacks!” Pete Townshend’s guitar secrets revealed by the Who’s substitute guitarist

Guitarists aren’t so quick to reveal their secrets — until they have to. And when the Who prepared for their 1989 25th anniversary tour, Pete Townshend was in no shape to keep his guitar secrets to ...
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Pete Townshend and Roger Daltrey don’t see eye to eye on his guitar-smashing past

It’s been ages since Pete Townshend smashed a guitar onstage. The last time was 2007, when a Gibson acoustic guitar sadly met its fate in his hands when it proved impossible to tune. Townshend had ...
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Christie's of London, July 10 Auction of Pete Townshend's Guitar to Benefit the Alliance for Sustainability

MINNEAPOLIS,MN. - July 10, 2008 - The Alliance for Sustainability is pleased to announce that Christie's of London is auctioning the guitar Pete Townshend used to compose Behind Blue Eyes, to benefit ...
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The Who Showcase New Music During First Performance At Wisconsin’s Alpine Valley Music Theatre In 30 Years - ‘Moving On’ Recap And Photos

When last we checked in with The Who, there were moments on stage when guitarist Pete Townshend seemed less than thrilled about the prospect of performing with a 48-piece orchestra during the group’s ...