It wasn't the expenses or reputation that came with guitar smashing that Townshend regrets, but the sacrifice of one specific guitar.

The original artwork for The Who's fifth album, 'Who's Next', was described by Pete Townshend as "most revolting." ...

Bands don't last forever, but The Who guitarist Pete Townshend still mourns the loss of the beloved Thunderclap Newman, who ...

Learn more about the short-lived group that Townshend had a hand in building—and was famously covered by Tom Petty—below.

The Who, also comprising guitarist Pete Townshend, announced “The Song Is Over North America Farewell Tour” in May. The tour, ...

Rock Icon's Final Tour Brings Old Regrets and New Tension first appeared on Parade on Aug 7, 2025 This story was originally ...

Fans of The Who have only a handful of chances to see the legendary band on its farewell tour this year. One of those is in Pennsylvania in just over a week. They will perform on Thursday, Aug. 21, at ...

It was one of the angrier cuts from Smashing Pumpkins’ sprawling 1995 album, Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness. Now, ...

Roger Daltrey has seen better days. The Who frontman, 81, admitted that he is “nervous” about his health as the “Baba O’Riley ...

The Who’s Roger Daltrey claims in his new memoir, ‘Thanks a lot Mr. Kibblewhite,’ that Pete Townshend only smashed his guitar to impress women. He also recalls a brutal fight between the two.

Pete Townshend said he had daily suicidal thoughts, and revealed his methods for maintaining mental health, during an interview in November 2024.

Pete Townshend has guaranteed that he will, in fact, be old when he dies. He'll always be known first and foremost as co-founder of the Who. Still, he's had an intriguing solo career that became a ...