To be completely honest, I think if I hadn't been bullied into the band, I would have been happier as an art student. I would have been happier in a Brian Eno world. Pete Townshend artbandbrian Change image and share on social
Although I dig my guitar playing, I think it's kind of an obvious situation; I play what I want to play within my own restrictions. Pete Townshend digguitarkind Change image and share on social
I don't really know any other musicians like me. I grew up backstage with my dad who played in a post-war dance band, so I always feel at home at a venue. Pete Townshend backstagebanddad Change image and share on social
My father was in a dance band, and I wanted to do what he did, play the saxophone, but I couldn't blow a note, so he suggested the guitar. Chromatic harmonica was actually my first instrument, and I got very good at it - not quite Stevie Wonder, but very good. Pete Townshend bandblowchromatic share on social
I've learned a huge amount because I've been tested and, more importantly, I've been trusted. Pete Townshend amounthavehuge Change image and 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
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
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
What I took back, because of my exposure to the Jewish music of the 30s and the 40s in my upbringing with my father, was that kind of theatrical songwriting. It was always a part of my character. This desire to make people laugh. Pete Townshend 30s40sback share on social
