As Pete gets older it seems he is displacing his anger with humor, he is just wonderful to listen to. He is truly one of the most important musicians in rock 'n' roll history

@robertkees6048

3 жыл бұрын

Now he looks more like a math professor at the local College than a rock and roll legend, I picture him saying "how can you have you're pudding if you don't eat your meat!"

@dreyn7780

2 жыл бұрын

@@robertkees6048 well, the audience is finished with the audience. We've written you off forever. The audience was killing the band and is still trying.

@dreyn7780

2 жыл бұрын

The last few embers of a culture that's long gone.

@gr.vo.3058

2 жыл бұрын

@@dreyn7780 In there hey day. The Who were, and always will be, the most powerful and exciting live Music act to ever (dis) grace a stage. lol alot!

@HenryRaeburn367

2 жыл бұрын

@@robertkees6048 think that would be his greatest fantasy in a class with primary school children

I met Keith Moon at the Boston premier of the film "Stardust", in which he had a role. I was 14. I asked him what happened that time he passed out on stage. He glared at me and snipped, " Well, I really don't remember,young man, you see I was unconscious at the time".

@jackquarantillo5192

4 жыл бұрын

Love it!

@jennifersman7990

4 жыл бұрын

Sounds like something Keith would say

@sethklumb8686

4 жыл бұрын

Well, he was right lol

@gabevachon326

4 жыл бұрын

Nah. Wish I had the sense to bring my camera,tho.

@gabevachon326

4 жыл бұрын

What is really ironic is in 1976 at a Who show at the Boston Garden...Keith passed out again after the second song. I was there. I told my friends, "Hey don't look at me."

"Usually the guitar player goes like blwlerlrwlrlwrlwlrlwr, and the drummer keeps time. But i had to keep time while Keith went blweolwelwrlelwrir." What a man

@willritter4076

4 ай бұрын

I'd be honored if some P.T. & Who fans would give a quick listen to my acoustic piano & vocal YT performances of SLIT SKIRTS and A LITTLE IS ENOUGH in tribute to the master of lyricism & composition. Live acoustic with no autotune or digital enhancements. Peace and stay safe.

John's bass guitar playing with The Who is beyond words...

@walterevans2118

4 жыл бұрын

He was simply the most EFFORTLESSLY BRILLIANT ROCK BASSIST WHO EVER LIVED....We all miss him so much.

@Eyeofthetiger69

4 жыл бұрын

Yeah. They should've stopped calling themselves the Who once he passed away, even better when Moon died.

@walterevans2118

4 жыл бұрын

Keith Moon was also a genius....His percussive improvisations were just impossible for other drummers to copy...He used to play the kit like there was no tomorrow.

@williamroark

3 жыл бұрын

The OX!!!💜💜

@benitostudiosofficial8701

3 жыл бұрын

We are talking about John Deacon right?

Today I had a dream where Pete Townshend was playing in my town and almost nobody showed up, I was at the front row, felt really bad for him. He was upset. At the end of a song we were all clapping, but I had a nail polish bottle in my hand so I was poorly clapping, and Pete got even MORE upset. I'm sorry Pete.

@End-Result

Жыл бұрын

😂😂😂😂😂

@suncat5160

Жыл бұрын

Haha I wonder what was going on in your life at the time and what Pete represented about yourself.

@RayFromLUCKYSHADOW

11 ай бұрын

​@@suncat5160she looks pretty young, if that's her. Probably not a ton of Townshend fans among her social group. She projected her own feeling of isolation onto Pete; hence the empty audience. She's proud of her discerning taste and for being aware that following the crowd is not the way to fulfillment, but she still needs to build herself up sometimes (as we all do); hence the desire to applaud, to let him know she was there for him and appreciative. Remember: Pete is HER. However, she worries that concern for image is stopping her not only from fully being herself, but from fully being THERE for herself: the nail polish, which it never occurred to her to simply drop or put in her purse. She HAD to keep a grip on that, on that image, even if it meant silencing herself. Or. She was painting her toenails while listening to "Rough Boys," had some spicy chili, and passed out.

Can we do this one with David Gilmour?

@Gabe-1997

4 жыл бұрын

I'd prefer one with Roger Waters, he was always the idea man of Pink Floyd and certainly the more opinionated and political one.

@mysoncrumphaseveryinjury3853

4 жыл бұрын

@@Gabe-1997 he's the type of a man who would talk trash about politicians even during the job interview or a date in a romantic restaurant, so if they ever do the one with Roger,don't read the comments.

@Tuning_Spork

4 жыл бұрын

Why would David Gilmour answer questions about the Who?

@longshot398

4 жыл бұрын

@@Gabe-1997 That is if you want to hear a racist talk.

@dwightcronenweth7901

4 жыл бұрын

@@mysoncrumphaseveryinjury3853 That's literally me, but in a leftist version I need to change that

Pete's grown up to be a much more affable gent than back in the 70's. He's downright pleasant here.

@chrisellinger4560

4 жыл бұрын

Less brandy

@ManchesterBlackSheep

4 жыл бұрын

@mustafawee Roger's turned into a narrow minded Brexiteer. I'm embarrassed by him these days.

@ManchesterBlackSheep

4 жыл бұрын

@i. robyou need to grow up

@JamesSmith-qy3eu

4 жыл бұрын

Just retired, now you spend your time online like your idol Pete Townshend???

@pineapplejester7191

4 жыл бұрын

@i. rob "haha you silly little boy" is so funny to imagine a 65 year old saying

This is a guy who has moved with the times, musically and ethically.

@dreyn7780

2 жыл бұрын

And now the audience is DONE with the audience. You've got no communication left. Its over pal. How are you going to live with no communication ever.

@ctrlshiftqq9846

Жыл бұрын

@@dreyn7780 ?

@willissudweeks1050

Жыл бұрын

Yeah, cause CP is so ethical. Nobody who wasn’t into that would even be able to find the site in order to use the credit card.

@willissudweeks1050

Жыл бұрын

@@dd61125 Lol yep

@paganpines

Жыл бұрын

@@willissudweeks1050 You do know he was totally cleared of that, yeah?

Pete Townshend is the most interesting speaker I've ever heard. I'd pay to sit in an auditorium and listen to him talk for an hour.

@helenbryant404

4 жыл бұрын

Frank 522 I have done, and it was very interesting. I could have done without the jokes about Roger, but... I met him briefly afterwards and he’s a sweetie.

@willritter4076

4 жыл бұрын

I'd be honored if some P.T. fans would take a listen to my acoustic piano & vocal performances of SLIT SKIRTS and A LITTLE IS ENOUGH on my YT channel in tribute to the master of lyricism & composition. Live acoustic with no autotuning or digital enhancements. Thanks and pardon the promo.

@MrBKuv

4 жыл бұрын

@@willritter4076 , hey Will I'm listening to Slit skirts. I really like the sound of he piano in the open room. Your skill is perfect. I'd like to hear your voice better if you could amplify it above the piano. Thanks.

@indigohammer5732

4 жыл бұрын

Serves you right.

@gaglet

4 жыл бұрын

I wouldn’t pay for him to babysit my kid tho

Townsend wrote “I Hope I Die before I get Old” because back then he was angry at the over 30 generation saying they were cold blooded. Then your generation gets older and you find your just as flawed as they were. Then what do you do? Die off or keep living? He decided to keep living. And I’m glad he survived because he has a keen mind and wrote great songs. The world would be poorer without his contributions to it.

@manonthemoog

4 жыл бұрын

And Pete was quick to recognize this. 1965's “I Hope I Die before I get Old” eventually became 1971's "Meet the new boss, same as the old boss." Although the people changed, the old institutions and value systems did not.

@petebradt

4 жыл бұрын

I wouldn't talk about personal failures when you don't know the difference between "your," and "you're." You can't spell Pete's last name, either. Get smart or get dead. Did you even go to school?

@kitdinker

4 жыл бұрын

Telecat Johnson Dude. You’ve got problems.

@jimiplayscobo5877

4 жыл бұрын

@@petebradtWhat are the Spelling Police SMH

@JonnyWahWah

4 жыл бұрын

You can get old or stay young at any age ....

I like PT more as an older guy, he seems more mildly tempered and happy. Glad he didn't die before he got old.

@scharlesworth93

3 жыл бұрын

worked out alright!

@AtillatheFun

4 ай бұрын

this older guy seems to like younger people

I always thought that what damaged his hearing was the explosion sound when Keith Moon blew up his drums.

@kimhansen6384

4 жыл бұрын

Yeah this headphone story is hillarious :-) You bet 130 dB on on stage didn´t damage anything.

@manonthemoog

4 жыл бұрын

Alcohol makes the eardrums much more susceptible to damage, especially when the sound source is very close, such as with headphones. Believe it or not, the headphones did far more damage to Pete's ears than the P.A. or the guitar amps did. There should be warning labels on headphones, and maybe alcohol too!

@sickoftheleftwingscum

4 жыл бұрын

@@manonthemoog yes my brother in law worked for BT using a telephone to check lines and had a discotheque using headphones now he's totally deaf in one ear and probably 50% in the other !

@mikedr1549

4 жыл бұрын

Pretty sure that's what damaged Roger's hearing.

@neojournalyst

4 жыл бұрын

Huh? He’s talked about his hearing problems and how they came to be for the last thirty years.

"My Generation" was the "OK Boomer"...for the Boomers. They did it with great rock 'n roll instead of with a meme.

@anthonyrosenthal3674

4 жыл бұрын

270yis ok boomer

@chuckjordan6455

4 жыл бұрын

yes ... but it appears that Pete grew old ...and is less suicidal now.

@Ampher03

4 жыл бұрын

Culture changes

@ForceMaximus84

4 жыл бұрын

Yep. They actually put artistic effort into complaining. Lol

@Fitzroyfallz

4 жыл бұрын

ForceMaximus84 ok boomer

seems like pete has found his inner peace

@Spacejunk57

4 жыл бұрын

Most definitely.

@jondunmore4268

4 жыл бұрын

He's an artist. He'll never find inner peace.

@tontoepstein6860

4 жыл бұрын

Or, as he calls neighborhood nursery school children, "his inner PIECE."

@daveduffy2823

4 жыл бұрын

As do most when they reach that point in life

@plasticweapon

4 жыл бұрын

he's found his inner pete.

What is that awful noise they edited over him saying Keith's name for the first time? Jesus

@patrickravier3038

4 жыл бұрын

Same ranting here at 3:00 where the Suggestion pop-up frame hides Pete's face !

@Xavier_Coogat_the_Mambo_King

3 жыл бұрын

My first thought was "why did they have to censor his name"?

BRILLIANT. "Shut up and enjoy the peace". Such a great statement. You obviously cannot appreciate peace until you've had the turmoil. Pete you are a genius in my book. Thank you for all of the great music.

The outbursts he did for some of the questions were absolutely hilarious, I genuinely couldn't stop laughing at them

It's great that Pete is talking so much these days. Kind of frightening too. I dread losing him. I am still not over Bowie. Long Live Rock, and Pete. Thanks!

@dannysnarski2469

4 жыл бұрын

@@captainkrunchthewall Pete never touched a child, was himself abused and Bowie, IDK.

@jada1174

4 жыл бұрын

Danny Snarski bowie didn’t either

@Nick-qf7vt

4 жыл бұрын

@@dannysnarski2469 Bowie loved those 14 year olds.

@dreyn7780

2 жыл бұрын

@@dannysnarski2469 but now the audience is stabbing the audience.

@willissudweeks1050

Жыл бұрын

Seeing as he is into CP he should have gone out with moon as far as I’m concerned.

Respect to this guy: brilliant musician, deep thinker and modest bloke. Pete and Roger remind me of my uncles who are the same age: proper London, straight talking but switched on. Don’t make them like them anymore.

Interviewer: "So Pete, how has your hearing loss affected you" Pete: "Well I can't hear me wife coming up the stairs when I'm on me computer."

@powderedtoastman1858

4 жыл бұрын

Underrated comment

@pleasepermitmetospeakohgre1504

2 жыл бұрын

And he waves at fans thinking they're calling out Peter. But they're really calling out paedo.

Plainly....Pete, you are my hero, and I will love forever what you gave us Wholigans.

Always charming, always witty, always insightful. Pete has never given a dull interview

Excellent piece; Townsend is an incredibly well-spoken person.

@willissudweeks1050

Жыл бұрын

And a Mo

@HoudiniJam

Жыл бұрын

And a paedo

What an absolute legend. Seems like such a great guy.

@DavidBortone

4 жыл бұрын

The Godfather!

@jeremybradley559

4 жыл бұрын

Tell that to all the kids he violated by viewing the pics they were forced to pose for.

@JamesSmith-qy3eu

4 жыл бұрын

Quite right, I'm fed up of his fans making excuses for him because they are blinded by fan worship. Do these people have kids of their own??

@tobyhawkins9996

4 жыл бұрын

A sicko more like

@dreyn7780

2 жыл бұрын

The audience went insane. People have armed themselves.

When I think of rock's greatest songwriters Pete Townshend's name belongs right at the top with the best of them. I am a fan of the Who because of the great music they made. Those legendary songs were written by Pete Townshend.

"How did Pete Townshend damage his hearing?" "Wot?"

@brianmorecombe2726

24 күн бұрын

That drum kit blowing up probably.He was right near it.

I imagine there’s one *particular* question he doesn’t answer in this.

@NewhamMatt

4 жыл бұрын

I'm guessing you're referring to his search history.

@talk2xonita

4 жыл бұрын

I knew this comment would come up 🤣

@jennifersman7990

4 жыл бұрын

And a Police search of his computer found no other incriminating evidence but yet he was placed on an offender registry though the government admits there was no evidence against him

@keithmichael112

4 жыл бұрын

@Sean Michael His book should be coming out any day though

@axeman2638

4 жыл бұрын

I can think of more than a few question he would refuse to answer. Was he a friend of Jimmy Saville?

I have loved you Pete since 1970! I was only 10 years old and listened to Live at Leeds. I was hooked forever!

@jeremybradley559

4 жыл бұрын

So I guess you met him when he wanted a pic from you at 10 ?

@SueWho47

4 жыл бұрын

@@gaglet that wasn't true so it's not nice to talk about Pete that way!

@SueWho47

4 жыл бұрын

@@jeremybradley559 that wasn't true so it's not nice to talk about Pete that way!

@talk2xonita

4 жыл бұрын

SueWho47 People have the right to question/doubt his excuses; yes we don’t know him, we can’t tell what’s 100% truth but guess what, you can’t either. I love the Who, but that story didn’t go too well for me 🤷‍♀️.

@SueWho47

4 жыл бұрын

@@talk2xonita You are correct that people have the right to their own opinions. I was very upset as well when the story came out, but in following it, the police found no evidence against him. Therefore there was no trial. Innocent until proven guilty. I would prefer to concentrate on all of the great and wonderful things Pete has done in his lifetime than to focus on one unverified incident.

Pete Townshend is awesome. A talented guitarist, and quite informative.

I'm more interested in his own Google history

@hooch87

4 жыл бұрын

I saw the thumbnail for this video and genuinely thought it was a joke.

@captaintrips2980

4 жыл бұрын

You're interested, why? Instructions on how to?

@MarcosJ-mq4lk

4 жыл бұрын

@@captaintrips2980 If thats the case....are you saying Pete would be able to give him tips?

@captaintrips2980

4 жыл бұрын

@@MarcosJ-mq4lk You sound like a MSNBC host. Or CNN, take your pick.

@MarcosJ-mq4lk

4 жыл бұрын

@@captaintrips2980 You sound like an enabler....you registered?

Genius... the 'Overture' to the 1969 'Tommy' is... well... genius! Not to mention the creator of 'power-pop' singles ('I Can See For Miles'), & all of 'Quadrophenia'... this man is everyone of his peers in one; great guitarist, arranger, stage performer, multi-track studio technician, composer... Townsend

We need a "Ray Davies Answer His Most Googled Questions" video, please

@swapnilghosh7123

4 жыл бұрын

That would be pretty nice. He speaks nice and intellectually.

@matthatter2849

4 жыл бұрын

YES!!!!

@metaldams78

4 жыл бұрын

Agreed, my favorite songwriter. Even Pete is a fan.

@dreyn7780

2 жыл бұрын

Nobody cares what you say. They've Armed themselves against you.

Pete's such an fascinating eloquent speaker who's got so many stories to tell! I watched some of his interviews before and I know that if asked about something he'll tell you much more about it than you expected, haha!

“get the best seats” haha. I saw them in Mountain View 20 years ago. The front row seats were filled with Silicon Valley execs in formal wear, who SAT through the first few songs. The real fans were in the cheap seats at the back. So Pete stopped the show and literally cussed out the people in the front row. He said, “Who comes to a Who concert, takes the best seats, and sits?” Well they stood up, awkwardly I might add, for the rest of the show. The people in the back went nuts. That’s where the true fans were.

My question is "why is nobody able to see the 'h' in your last name?"

Blimey O'Reilly! (See what I did there?) Pete answers all those questions in only 6 minutes? That's a new Townshend best!

What a wonderful man. I was a science teacher for 12 years, and I love that he says his fans probably need science more than they need music.

@geoffreylogsdon162

Жыл бұрын

I recommend picking up The Age Of Anxiety. Fantastic book.

I saw The Who on their very first appearance on Ready Steady Go! (January 1965) and I've been a fan ever since. The first time I saw them live (November 1965) it cost me 7 shillings and sixpence (37p in today's money) and I was about 6 feet away from them. The most recent time it cost me £150 ($200) and I was much further away but still worth every penny. They are my favourite band of all time. Look forward to seeing them in 2020.

@see4miles67

3 жыл бұрын

Where did you see them in 1965?

@britishcrimewriter-LeeWood

3 жыл бұрын

@@see4miles67 It was at the Dorothy Ballroom in Cambridge (UK), where I live. November if I recall.

@gregdahlen4375

7 ай бұрын

you have grown up with them

The wonderful Zak a great drummer

@walterceuppens6988

4 жыл бұрын

He's great, but Clem Burke is fabulous.

He still looks and sounds amazing. Very well-spoken and intelligent. A master of songcraft.

@dreyn7780

2 жыл бұрын

And What do you say about Dime?

@Wolfdragon92584

2 жыл бұрын

@@dreyn7780 Freaking mind blowing guitarist with smoke coming off the strings. Infusing kickass Texas blues with Van Halen-esque shredding. Sounded like a really down-to-earth guy, too.

@dreyn7780

2 жыл бұрын

@@Wolfdragon92584 hey, you’re alright! I saw pantera in 97 ish. Then vinny toured again with Zakk Wilde later. My smart TV let the cat out of the bag last night. 🐈‍⬛ It showed me a band Australians were not allowed to see. SHOW YA. In 35 years, we’ve never heard about Show Ya.

I meant Entwhistle back in the mid 90s, and asked him about his hearing damage. He also blamed headphones in the studio, NOT their loud concerts. I thought he was joking, but after hearing Townsend say the same thing, I suspect that he actually wasn't. Dang.

@MicahS70T5M

4 жыл бұрын

Dave Westner with loudspeakers (normal speakers like in a concert or home stereo) loud volumes produce much more distortion, because they literally need more power/movement to produce the same sound level than the relatively tiny headphone diaphragm does less than an inch from your ear. Often, distortion is largely what makes you recognize music as loud, even if you don't recognize it as distortion. But with very high quality and robust speakers or headphones which don't need much power to produce crazy SPLs, you can destroy your hearing without even knowing how loud it is. :) -Micah

@davewestner

4 жыл бұрын

@@MicahS70T5M Cool, thanks. I just checked out your sound system...pretty cool! Wish I could hear it in real life. Love those kinda systems!

Pete is always a great interview. He's so honest and open with a keen wit about him.

I have been listening to THE WHO since the 60s. And I will die listening to the greatest rock band ever THE WHO. PETE TOWNSHEND MUSICAL GENIUS nothing more to be said.

@terryfishbourne6927

Жыл бұрын

Apart from what he is really known for nowadays. Has your head been in the sand?

One of my best days working The Who and Clash @ L.A. coliseum for the Rent a fence co. I have some nice pix of the Clash backstage and one I took onstage is an exact copy of one on the Shea Stadium album. Only a couple of the Who Pete pointed at me when I pointed my tiny old camera his way, it had film like a cassette tape. We were in Las Vegas the night John Passed. Tribute that day at HRH was touching.

My name is Tommy.. Pete spoke to me like many say the Beatles spoke to them. From tommy to Quarophinia to who are you. Incredible writing and playing.

Saw the Who at the NEC in 2000 and Zak really impressed me, his Dad must be really proud of him

Always love to hear Pete's thoughts on things.. He's an interesting chap

@pleasepermitmetospeakohgre1504

4 жыл бұрын

Tony Man The guy's a perv.

@Cincinnatus1869

4 жыл бұрын

So why do you spend your time looking at videos about the guy ?

I didn't realize how humorous he is lol, in addition to being so incredibly talented.

Flawless pronunciation, reminds me of the audio tracks from my English book haha Love The Who, Love Pete

If you like listening to Pete talking you should downloaded his Autobiography Who Am I on Audible which he narrates, it's brilliant such an amazing life from young abused child to top band of the mod movement to rock legend and one of the best song writers the modern age. The books worth a read but the narrated audible book is priceless I must have listened to it a dozen times in the last 4 years. Promise I'm not working for Audible Ive just been a massive who fan since I was a 12 year old mod in 1980 and discovered the my Generation album when Paul Weller said it was his fav album at that time in an NME interview.

@petebradt

4 жыл бұрын

You never saw them with Moon. IOW, you never saw the Who.

@apollomemories7399

4 жыл бұрын

"Top band of the mod movement" you say. Seriously? You believe that to be the case? You very obviously were never around back then.

@zenlee1109

4 жыл бұрын

!! Had no clue I could hear him narrate it! Thank you! I have the book and read it with my inner Pete voice, not quite the same 😅

@benrosn8154

2 жыл бұрын

Awesome, will do!

Pete is definitely one of the best interviews in the music biz... I'd be honored if some P.T. fans would take a quick listen to my acoustic piano & vocal KZread performances of SLIT SKIRTS and A LITTLE IS ENOUGH in tribute to the master of lyricism & composition. Live acoustic with no autotune or digital enhancements. Peace and stay safe.

What a funny guy, happy he's enjoying it all. Thanks Pete.

I simply love this man. His perfect sarcastic English mood makes me chuckle.

Nice to see Pete mention Detroit which back then was the centre of the universe for music :) Peace

Thanks for taking a moment to speak to us all out here! (who you dont know but we like knowing you just a little bit) The 1st song I played along to on drumset was Baba ORiley. I loved how Keith's 16th note fills often felt dotted not straight and had a lilt, very influential on me. I really liked Simon when he played for The Who. Best to you Pete!

Pete, you are the most under-rated master composer performer/musician of all time. You need to know this from a 60's-70's rockers.

@movetherunner

4 жыл бұрын

No on ever under-rated Pete Townshend.

@kazabushy

4 жыл бұрын

How is he possibly the most under-rated ....musician of all time???? First I've ever read someone claim that!

@matthewobrien5991

3 жыл бұрын

Actually, he's the premier rock composer of all-time. Bar none. Go through his body of work, then compare it to anyone else. There is no comparison!!!

@TheSaltydog07

3 жыл бұрын

I've listened to "White City"for years, and it continues to amaze me.

Pete Townshend is the GREATEST rock composer of all time! WHY? I’ll tell you. He wrote the best most perfect album of all time. And it was not just an album but a double album. Every song is perfect. No filler or wasted tracks. It is called, QUADROPHENIA. I believe that no one will ever put together a work as timeless and awesome as Quadrophenia. Thank you Pete.

Pete's music is fantastic. I recommend exploring it all. I saw him live at Winterland back in the 70s ... and of course I was blown away.

I first got to see The Who 23 years ago on Halloween, and just this year, got to take my daughter (not yet born back in ‘96) to see them too. Both nights were glorious, with several other great Who concerts in between.

Along with the Floyd’s Roger Waters, Pete is one the most intelligent and well-spoken of the Rock era. I always enjoy hearing what he has to say.

@damone70

4 жыл бұрын

@French Jesus Hahahahaha.... And you sound like a right-wing triggered snowflake.

@TheRightLadder

4 жыл бұрын

@@damone70 that was a long laugh

@vortexx3828

4 жыл бұрын

Jake 19 leftists are the snowflakes

@damone70

4 жыл бұрын

@@vortexx3828 Nope. The facts don't lie. Everytime someone like trump doesn't get his way, he throws a tantrum like a child. Ahahahaha...

@mrm2542

4 жыл бұрын

Bro Roger Waters is a super huge racist

I love Pete Townshend! He's always been my favorite

Wow ! Townshend I have lost count of how many times I saw him in concert. Thank you Pete for helping me with my teenage angst ! You have written some of the best songs ever

It`s refreshing to hear Pete`s still touring, Love the who, seen them many times! ...maximum respect.

Great Iv'e been waiting for Pete Townshend to do something like this since I saw they already had one of these videos for Paul McCartney.

He's the best. Straight answers, and quick with the jokes. Hope to see them (the who) live (at last), jz

@dreyn7780

2 жыл бұрын

The audience is sick of the audience. They're Carrying weapons.

Thank you so much, Pete. I was born 9 years after the end of WW II. My father was shot at at the eastern front in 1945 and he was severly wounded. He was 19 years old. It took till i was about 40 years old until i became clear about the influence of that war to my life. But much earlier i felt deep inside that Tommy had something to say about that influence. My father died from drinking in 1986. Your music helped me a lot to enjoy life and get clear.

The Who was in my youth and i still have LP's and still listern to them, what an awsome band, keep going Pete oldyes like me still love your music.

A truly fascinating and much mellowed Pete Townsend.

One of Rock's intellectuals, always well-meaning and always interesting. And a very inventive guitarist and composer.

Pete is such an inspiring guitar player. I never realized that until the last 10 or 25 years. My son is all about David Gilmore and rightly so but I'm have been trying to turn him on to the brilliance of Pete Townshend. I enjoyed this little Q&A thing Pete put together and realized that some people ask the stupidest question.

I saw The Who in Greensboro, NC while I was in College. I splurged my money to get a ride to see the performance, and still hold that memory in my heart. About 1981 or so; Before Keith Moon died. I even watched your band get into the car after the concert. I still listen to your music, and remember you telling people to move back from the stage because you didn't want to see blood, guts and intestines!

Pete Townshend was born very, very old. That's why he has always been so cool.

@JamesSmith-qy3eu

4 жыл бұрын

I rob, Can't handle the truth about your idol.

@wworden3868

4 жыл бұрын

That was Warhol's strategy

@Eyeofthetiger69

4 жыл бұрын

@i. rob It's true, though. He was arrested because of it, he claimed, that he was "doing a research".

@bradoozy

4 жыл бұрын

Jeremy Bradley You’ve been lying before, and now you’re not even making sense. At least try and put up a point.

I just want to say...thank you for the incredible music, Pete! The Who are, always have been and will always be my absolute favorite band of all time. I saw you twice recently in Sunset Florida....sorry I screamed so loud right in front of you the first time...your people tried to sush me...but I was so excited and didn’t understand your hearing issue at that show

thank you Pete, for inspiring a generation or two all these years later. Long may you rock, you still inspire one like me born in 1963.

Great! Thank You very much! Many Greetings from an „old“ Austrian🇦🇹 fan of the Who from Linz at the Danube river! 🇦🇹🏔⛷🛶🍺🥨✌️😎🐺

Me=What's your favorite song Pete=I Can't Explain Me=Well then what's your second favorite song Pete=Who Are You Me=Just a fan, how about your 3rd favorite song? Pete=Won't get fooled again Me=No reason to get snippy! I was just asking a simple question. So what's your 4th favorite song? Pete=Another Tricky Day Me=Look Buddy, I just wanted to know what your favorite song is!!!! Pete=I Can't explain. Me=I'm done, you can't treat your fans like this!!!! Pete=Tommy Can You Hear Me? Me=My names not Tommy!!!!

@wylier

4 жыл бұрын

More Who jokes / riddles: What is their go-to song when playing Las Vegas? "You Better You Bet". How does the band travel from gig to gig? "Magic Bus". What does Pete carefully avoid in dark alleys? "Rough Boys". What does the band think of the younger generation? "The Kids are Alright". What are John and Keith dining on in Heaven? "Heinz Baked Beans". Why does Pete think his arms are too short? "I Cant Reach You"!

@maryk446

4 жыл бұрын

What kind of deal did Scot Halpin get when he bought his ticket to see the Who in 1973 and ended up filling in for Keith Moon? "A bargain. The best he ever had!"

@Headsign

4 жыл бұрын

DAD JOKES 🏃‍♂️🆘

@wylier

4 жыл бұрын

@@maryk446 Not bad. Do you like this one: What would you call it if John Lyndon ever encountered Al Pacino? "The Punk Meets the Godfather"!

@lazyrrr2411

4 жыл бұрын

So Who's on first ?

I was disappointed he didn't mention his Rickenbacker guitar

Pete Townshend is brilliant. I saw them (the Who) a few weeks ago at MSG- they are still amazing!!! I love listening to his wit.

He's mellowed but still has his edge...and his genius. Rock on legend!

Saw them a few years ago in Belfast, truly great band

I'm thinking they probably excluded one of the more common Google searches about his past.

@jeremybradley559

4 жыл бұрын

Remus McLoud finally someone who doesn’t ignore the most crucial bit of history he made. Nothing else matters. Pedos deserve the noose.

@justinwiggy

4 жыл бұрын

Yes, where's the book he was researching?

@calum66

4 жыл бұрын

@@jeremybradley559 He was cleared of all charges.

@silasmarner7586

4 жыл бұрын

ooooohhhh yeah....

@captaintrips2980

4 жыл бұрын

@@calum66 He sued the newspaper that printed the allegations and won.

I feel privileged to have seen The Who live back in 2015 cause I know I’ll probably never see them live again..amazing band!

Pete has always been one of my favorites.....very innovative guitar and great songwriting (Tommy/Quad).

i can listen to this guy for hours. Very relaxing voice

I thought Keith Moon damaged your hearing by putting dynamite in the drum kit on the Smothers Brothers show.

@jeffcoat1959

4 жыл бұрын

I'm sure that didn't help it any.

Thanks for keeping on , your shows really are awe inspirering , saw more than one in Toronto. Couldn't pass up this chance to say so. Hope to see you again. Looking forward to the book. All the best,and hi to Arther.

@philduncan8358

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your positivity and encouragement.

Pete is such a great writer. He should definitely write more books. A brilliant guitar player.

Pete is simply...THE BEST!

I don’t know what’s more upsetting: the thought of seeing all of my musical heroes passing away in the years to come or the prospect of watching them age into their 100s.😳

@benjclarke5825

4 жыл бұрын

I'm SO glad he's not passed away. Saw them twice last month. GREAT shows.

Brilliant. Thanks for the video.

Great series from Google, thank you! I loved Tommy and bought an old vinyl of it recently.

"Pete Townshend files on compu-" Pete: "next one"

@rubicon-oh9km

3 жыл бұрын

@The Fruitcake Munchers Club So I gather you're giving Uncle Pete the benefit of the doubt? Because people actually do things they don't get "convicted" for.

@rubicon-oh9km

3 жыл бұрын

The Fruitcake Munchers Club Lots of circumstantial evidence in this one Fruit muncher. I love Pete to death but something tells me he’s guilty AF.

@rubicon-oh9km

3 жыл бұрын

The Fruitcake Munchers Club Do you believe OJ killed Nicole and Ron?

@rubicon-oh9km

3 жыл бұрын

The Fruitcake Munchers Club I get it. You flunked high school debate. Carry-on Fruitman.

Love ya Pete! ❤️ Keep Creating!

AWESOME JOB PETE! Also loved your book. Cheers from Canada!

One of the greatest song writers in Rock history...

la simplicité de ce musicien n'a d'égal que son mega talent ....long live rock!

Nice one Pete, thank you for brilliant sounds over many, many years

Peter Townsend I loved you since way before I saw The Who play live in the Seattle Center Coliseum in 1971, when I was eleven years old and jumping up and down on my seat!

What a great guy.

Pete said feedback when Roger swung his mic and when Keith Moon detonated his explosives blasted his hearing but reckon the headphones damaged it too. I know how he feels

@tonym994

4 жыл бұрын

he's played so much loud music he can't remember which caused his hearing ills.I'm sure it was accumulative.

@makelikeatree1696

4 жыл бұрын

I ruined my hearing listening to Quadrophenia full blast with headphones. No regrets.

@tonym994

4 жыл бұрын

@@makelikeatree1696 a masterpiece in many ways. very inspired record.

@user-fu2mi1nd5l

10 ай бұрын

great songs, but nothing really Happens in the story.@@tonym994