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The Who's Pete Townshend to Premiere 'Quadrophenia' Documentary at 500 Theaters on July 24

By Damian Fanelli published

A new documentary, The Who: Quadrophenia -- Can You See The Real Me? The Story Behind The Album, will premiere as a one-night, in-theater event 8 p.m. (local time) July 24 in 500 theaters in the US.

Pete Townshend Autobiography, 'Who I Am: A Memoir,' Available for Pre-Order

By Damian Fanelli published

Who I Am, the autobiography of The Who's Pete Townshend, is now available for pre-order in the US and UK.

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Legendary Amp Maker Jim Marshall Dead at 88

By Josh Hart published

Jim Marshall, the founder of Marshall Amplification and the true "Father of Loud," has died at age 88.

The Who Premiere Fan-Made Music Video for "5:15"

By Josh Hart published

Back in October of last year, The Who asked fans to create a music video for "5:15," one that "does for the track what the Quadrophenia film did for the album."

Pete Townshend Sells Entire Back Catalog to Spirit Music Group

By Damian Fanelli published

The Who Announce Details, Track Listing for ‘Quadrophenia: The Director’s Cut’ Box Set

By Damian Fanelli published

Pete Townshend Calls Apple "a Digital Vampire" that Makes New Bands "Bleed"

By Damian Fanelli published

The Who Announce "5:15" Video Contest

By Damian Fanelli published

The Who Guitarist Pete Townshend to Address the State of the Music Industry in Inaugural John Peel Lecture

By Josh Hart published

The Who to Perform 'Quadrophenia' in 2012

By Josh Hart published

The Who Biography

By Guitar World Staff published

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Pete Townshend Announces 'Quadrophenia' Box Set

By Damian Fanelli published

This week, Pete Townshend posted a blog entry on thewho.com. In the post, which is titled "What I'm Doing Everyday," he announced a new Quadrophenia box set that will be released in October.

Roger Daltrey Adds North American Dates to his 'Tommy' Tour

By Guitar World Editors published

Daltrey & Co. will perform the 1969 rock opera in its entirety.

The Who’s Roger Daltrey Announces UK Summer 'Tommy' Tour

By Guitar World Editors published

Touring band will include Simon Townshend.

Woodstock 1969: High Times

By By Pete Fornatale published

The Who: Not F-F-F-Fade Away

By By Alan di Perna published

They smashed their instruments, broke musical barriers and composed some of rock’s most powerful anthems. Guitar World looks at 45 years of the Who, and their brilliant guitarist Pete Townshend.