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Podcast: ROOTS Music History Podcast
Episode: From Smashing Guitars to Rock Operas, The WHO's Pete Townshend Turns 79 This Weekend!
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🎵Like it or not, Pete Townshend has been an undeniable staple in music history. The Who dominated the rock scene longer than any other British rock band of that time. Much of the Who's success rests with Pete Townshend, legendary rock and roller known for smashing guitars and being a major writer of over 100 of the Who's songs AND both Rock Operas. From MY GENERATION to BABA O'RILEY to many many more the success Pete Townshend has experienced in these 79 years of life have not come without a fair share of tragedies. On this very notable May 19th day, we...