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Pete Townshend
Born: May 19, 1945 in Chiswick, London, England
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Genre: Pop/Rock, Country, Folk, Classical
Biography: Pete Townshend was the guitarist and primary songwriter for the Who from 1964 to 1982, also participating in the group's occasional reunions after its formal breakup. Best-known for his conceptual works, he wrote Tommy and Quadrophenia for the band, as well as the bulk of its other material. He made ...Read full biography
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Empty Glass
Empty Glass
Released: 1980
Label: Teichiku Records
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Pete Townshend was heading toward collapse as the '70s turned into the '80s. He had battled a number of personal demons throughout the '70s, but he started spiraling downward after Keith Moon's death, ...Read full review
Empty Glass [Bonus Tracks]
Empty Glass [Bonus Tracks]
Released: 1980
Label: Hip-O
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Pete Townshend was heading toward collapse as the '70s turned into the '80s. He had battled a number of personal demons throughout the '70s, but he started spiraling downward after Keith Moon's death, ...Read full review
More Pete Townshend albums: Main Albums (25), Compilations (19), Singles & EPs (1), DVD/Video (9), Others (3)
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