Some of our early work was two minutes twenty when it actually came out on vinyl, very, very, very short. Sometimes if you made a three-minute record they would make you do an edited version for radio, particularly in America. Pete Townshend americaearlyedit share on social
Even modern English people are imperious, superior, ridden by class. All of the hypocrisy and the difficulties that are endemic in being British also make it an incredibly fertile place culturally. A brilliant place to live. Sad but true. Pete Townshend brilliantbritishclass share on social
Most of my songs are about Jesus. Most of my songs are about the idea that there is salvation, and that there is a Savior. But I won't mention his name in a song just to get a cheap play. Pete Townshend cheapideajesus Change image and share on social
I only really started to go to plays and to be interested in drama 20 years ago when as an artist I was already well-rounded. I think I'm more disciplined today. Pete Townshend agoartistdiscipline Change image and share on social
He is the king. If it hadn't been for Link Wray and 'Rumble', I would have never picked up a guitar. Pete Townshend guitarkinglink Change image and share on social
I know how it feels to be a woman because I am a woman. And I won't be classified as just a man. Pete Townshend classifyfeltman Change image and share on social
A lot of my audience are in their 50s. But they want me to pretend to continue to be pretending. Pete Townshend 50saudiencecontinue Change image and share on social
It's an ordinary day for Brian. Like, he died every day, you know. Pete Townshend briandaydie Change image and share on social
For a while I was perfectly happy not performing with 'The Who.' From 1982 to 1989 I felt 'The Who' did not exist. I let the band go, in my heart. However, Roger Daltrey had other ideas. He would not let go. Pete Townshend banddaltreyexist share on social