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John Entwistle’s Warwick bass triples in value after analysis reveals links to another rock great
By Phil Weller published
The prototype's natural finish and some sharp eyes have helped it to a huge bump in value

Pino Palladino’s adventures with The Who, John Mayer, Eric Clapton and his Music Man fretless bass
By Andrew Daly published
One of the most identifiable bass players on the planet on why he shifted back to fretted, embracing flatwounds even though they were unfashionable, and how he’s still topping the charts with the likes of Miley Cyrus, Beyoncé and Ed Sheeran

Pete Townshend’s substitute guitarist on his heated rehearsal row with the Who legend
By Phil Weller published
Steve Bolton was hired to handle Townshend’s electric leads in the lead up to the band’s 1989 tour, but some confusion over who’d play what during one rehearsal tipped things over the edge

The origins of Pete Townshend's guitar-smashing ritual
By Jackson Maxwell published
The destructive antics began as an unwelcome byproduct of something else the Who guitarist helped add to the guitar lexicon: wild feedback odysseys

Pete Townshend opens up about the health challenges he encountered and overcame before the Who's final bow
By Janelle Borg published
The Who have embarked on their final North American tour, with their final date wrapping up at Las Vegas’ MGM Grand Garden Arena on September 28

Pete Townshend looks to the future as The Who’s farewell tour gets underway
By Matt Owen published
The guitar hero says he and Daltrey may work together in the future, but he’s also got his eye on some solo shows

Fontaines D.C.'s Carlos O'Connell reveals the secret weapon on his pedalboard – a plain box with one knob and oodles of gain
By Phil Weller published
Owning one doesn’t come cheap, but the left-field pedal has been at the center of the band’s monumental rise to fame

Pete Townshend looks back at life on the road as The Who announce farewell US tour
By Phil Weller published
The legendary band will bid farewell in a country where Townshend has always appreciated the “incredible” crowds
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