“In 1945 music had a serious purpose; to defy post war depression & revitalize the romantic & hopeful aspirations of an exhausted ppl.” — Pete Townshend Copy Share Image
I don't really know any other musicians like me. I grew up backstage with my dad who played in a post-war dance band, so I always feel at home at a venue. — Pete Townshend Copy Share Image
What we learned quite early on is what was really important to early British pop that we produced-and this is where we were distinct… — Pete Townshend Copy Share Image
We've got to fool the fools, and plan the plans. We must rule the rules, got to stand the stands. — Pete Townshend Copy Share Image
“I was surprised at how much I enjoyed meeting fans face to face. They're less scary when they aren't going nuts at a Who… — Pete Townshend Copy Share Image
Although I dig my guitar playing, I think it's kind of an obvious situation; I play what I want to play within my own… — Pete Townshend Copy Share Image
I'M FREE! - I'm free, And freedom tastes of reality, I'm free - I'm free, An' I'm waiting for you to follow me. — Pete Townshend Copy Share Image
“Roger Daltrey had been expelled for smoking, but was still impudently showing up on campus to visit his various cronies. I'd first met him… — Pete Townshend Copy Share Image
Keith Moon is not interested in Jazz and won't ever be a Jazz drummer because he's more interested in looking good and being screamed… — Pete Townshend Copy Share Image
Rock music is important to people , because it allows them to escape this crazy world. It allows them not to run away from… — Pete Townshend Copy Share Image
