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The Who's Pete Townshend shares the story behind Pinball Wizard

By Acoustic Nation Staff published 19 May 17

Featured on the 1969 rock opera album Tommy, "Pinball Wizard"'s iconic acoustic introduction was inspired by a master

Pete Townshend Releases 1986 'Face the Face' Show on DVD/CD

By Guitar World Staff published 16 September 16

Gibson USA Announces Pete Townshend Deluxe Gold Top ’76

By Guitar World Staff published 15 September 16

Gibson USA has announced the release of its limited-edition Pete Townshend Gold Top ’76, the latest guitar launch as part of the company's Les Paul Artist Series.

Pete Townshend Collaborates on Limited-Edition Fender Custom Shop Stratocaster

By Guitar World Staff published 26 July 16

Fender has announced it will release a limited-edition Custom Shop Stratocaster designed in collaboration with Who guitarist Pete Townshend.

Song Facts: The Beatles — "Helter Skelter"

By Chris Gill published 13 October 15

Top 10 Covers of Songs by The Who

By Damian Fanelli, Josh Hart published 19 May 15

Video Finds: Pete Townshend Performs “Won’t Get Fooled Again” Acoustic

By Acoustic Nation published 19 May 15

Check out this performance from The Who’s Pete Townshend delivering an emotional performance of the track “Won’t Get Fooled Again.”

10 Top Players Share Their Guitar Backstories — From the Archives

By Laura B. Whitmore published 6 October 14

Four Score: Roger Daltrey & Pete Townsend Discuss 'Quadrophenia'

By Alan di Perna published 23 June 14

Tab Book: Learn Trademark Riffs and Techniques of The Who's Pete Townshend

By Guitar World Staff published 3 June 14

Learn the trademark riffs and rhythm guitar mastery of one of rock's greatest pioneers with The Who: A Step-by-Step Breakdown of the Guitar Styles and Techniques of Pete Townshend!

The Capo Crusader: An Acoustic Arrangement of The Who's "Baba O'Riley"

By Jimmy Brown published 13 December 13

In the second edition of the Capo Crusader, Guitar World's Jimmy Brown shows you a nifty acoustic arrangement for the Who classic "Baby O' Riley."

February 2013 Guitar World Out Now: The Who's Greatest Years, Smashing Pumpkins, Readers Poll Results and More

By Guitar World Staff published 10 January 13

Hole Notes: Pete Townshend's Energetic Acoustic Rhythm Style

By Dale Turner published 7 January 13

Learn the Trademark Riffs of The Who's Pete Townshend

By Guitar World Staff published 7 January 13

Excerpt: The Who's Pete Townshend on the Writing of 'Tommy'

By Alan di Perna published 4 January 13

Sully Time: Reviewing a Discussion, a Book and a Friendship with Pete Townshend

By John Sullivan published 11 October 12

Pete Townshend to Receive Les Paul Award at 28th Annual TEC Awards

By Lukasz Bielawski published 10 September 12

'The Who Live In Texas '75' Coming to DVD/Blu-ray October 9

By Lukasz Bielawski published 10 September 12

Eagle Rock Entertainment will release a new DVD/Blu-ray, The Who Live In Texas ’75, October 9.

Video: The Who's Pete Townshend and Roger Daltrey Discuss 'Quadrophenia' Tour

By Damian Fanelli published 19 July 12

The Who's Roger Daltrey and Pete Townshend recently sat down to discuss their upcoming Quadrophenia tour, which kicks off in early November in Florida. You can see the full list of dates below.

The Who Announce 'Quadrophenia' Tour

By Josh Hart published 18 July 12

Legendary British rockers The Who have just announced a 36-date tour that will see them tackle all of Quadrophenia, their 1973 rock opera.

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