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

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

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

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

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

During an appearance on the 'Sound Up!' podcast on Tuesday, April 16, Pete Townshend revealed that a farewell tour is likely not in the cards for The Who after teasing one in an interview with ...

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 ...

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

Townshend poses with his parents Cliff and Betty at home in London, March 30, 1966. Cliff, a musician, gave Pete introductory instruction in guitar playing | Credit: Larry Ellis/Daily Express ...

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

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 ...

Pete Townshend ’s life in rock’n’roll is well-documented – but how does The Who guitarist look back on both his and his band’s wildest rockstar moments? Er, not so fondly.