The Who's career has been well documented in the press. thewho.net has long had an "article archive" where people have submitted transcriptions of articles, but now, thanks to the work of Brian Cady and David at thewhoinprint, we've vastly expanded our archive. We are looking for help in creating more transcriptions, and obtaining more scans of articles. If you'd like to participate, head to the forums to see how you can help!

List of articles from the 1960's
'65 Melody Maker article

A brief article introducing The Who.
'65 Article on The Who
A very short article on The Who with quotes from Pete. 
'65 Record Mirror article about The Who's first recrod

An introduction of the soon to be released My Generation album
'65 Melody Maker article

Pete Townshend explains Pop Art 
'65 Beat Instrumental article

A brief article after the release of My Generation.
'66 Melody Maker interview with Pete Townshend

Pete gives his views on Vietnam, Pop Art, Keith Moon, The Kinks, and more.
'66 Beat Instrumental Interview with Pete Townshend

Pete discusses The Who's release from Decca, touring, and more.
'66 Disc and Music Interview with Pete Townshend

Pete's views on the Beach Boys and his feelings about The Who's recordings
'66 Disc and Music article by Pete Townshend

Pete's thoughts on the current records of the time.
'66 Melody Maker interview with Roger Daltrey

Rogers opinion on everything from fast cars to western movies, including his impression of Pete & John
'66 Disc and Music Interview with Pete Townshend

Pete discusses Pop Art and his ambition to make it in the U.S.
'66 Disc and Music Interview with John Entwistle

John explains that he wasn't the quiet one, just he lazy one!
'66 Record Roundabout interview with Pete Townshend

Pete explains his feelings about Eric Burdon, Eric Clapton, Otis Redding, Wes Montgomery, and a bunch of other topics.
'66 Beat Instrumental Interview with John and Keith

A brief interview with John & Keith. John discusses playing horns, Keith is asked about being "flash"
'66 Date Book interview with Pete Townshend

Pete is interviewed during his first visit to America. Discusses The Who, and "things in general".
'66 Disc and Music Interview with Pete Townshend

A lightweight interview with Pete where he discusses things like "favorite color" and "favorite food".
'66 Pop ThinkIn interview with Keith Moon

Lightweight Keith Moon interview where he discusses everything from "My Generation" to "The Cream" and Walt Disney to Plaster.
'67 Beat Instrumental article about A Quick One

A review of the album, with quotes from John and Keith
'67 Music Maker article about stereo equipment

A short article with pete discussing his home hi-fi equipment.
'67 Beat Instrumental article about Pete's new opera

Pete discusses his ideas for a new Pop Opera.
'67 Village Voice article about the Who's first appearances in America

A look at The Who's 'Murray The K' shows and smashing equipment
'67 Go Magazine interview with Pete Townshend

Pete discusses The Who in America
'67 Beat Instrumental Keith Moon Columns

Beginning in August '67, Keith took over "The Tutor", a monthly column in this UK fanzine. (Previous guest columnists had included the likes of Jeff Beck, Jack Bruce, etc.). Among other things, Moonie talks about his new drums, the Who's first tour of the U.S., getting thrown through a plane glass window by two rednecks in the deep south, and what to expect from the Who shortly.
'67 Beat Instrumental quick interview with Pete Townshend

A very short interview with Pete, discussing his new opera
'67 Hit Parader Article

A brief, lightweight article on the Who, following their stint at the Murray the K shows, their first time playing in the U.S.
'67 New Music Express Interview with The Who

A lightweight article by Keith Altham with quotes by Roger, John, Keith and Pete.
'67 Disc interview with Pete Townshend

Pete discusses recent violence at a Who show
'67 Cleveland Press review of The Who Sell Out

A quick review of Their Satanic Majesties Request and The Who Sell Out
'67 Melody Maker review of The Who Sell Out

A quick review of The Who Sell Out
'67 Melody Maker interview with Pete Townshend

Pete discusses The Who Sell Out as well as the year of 'Love Philosophy' and LSD
'68 Rolling Stone Interview

Rolling Stone picked a very young Pete Townshend for their first full-length interview. Townshend discusses the meaning of rock and "Tommy", which the Who were working on at the time. An important, oft-quoted interview.
'68 Hit Parader Interview with Pete Townshend

Pete discusses the current state of live music and The Who's concert ideas
'68 Village Voice Interview with Pete Townshend

Pete discusses jazz music as well as "auto destruction art"
'68 Record Mirror interview with John Entwistle

John discusses the recording of the "Deaf, Dumb and Blind Boy" album, "Magic Bus" and more.
'68 Melody Maker Article

Chris Welch gives a behind the scenes look at the recording of "Tommy"
'68 New Music Express Interview with Pete Townshend

Pete discusses Magic Bus, Tommy and touring
'69 New Music Express article previewing Tommy

Pete discusses the forthcoming "Deaf, Dumb And Blind Boy" LP.
'69 Record Mirror Article

Pete discusses the differences between crowds in various countries.
'69 Hit Parader Article on Pete Townshend

Pete talks about Magic Bus, Pirate Radio and Tommy
'69 Rolling Stone "Pete and Tommy, Among Others" Interview

An excellent, full-lenth article/interview with Townshend that sheds much light on each of the songs of "Tommy".
'69 Melody Maker article about Tommy

Pete discusses a Tommy movie, and the future of The Who.
'69 Cleveland After Dark article

Interview with Pete regarding Tommy, Rock Music and America
'69 Record Mirror Article

Keith Altham talks to Pete about The Who's history and Tommy

 

List of articles from the 1970's
'70 New Music Express Interview with Pete Townshend

Pete discusses the upcoming "Live at Leeds" record.
'70 Disc and Music Echo interview with Pete Townshend

Pete talks about writing and recording music
'70 Rolling Stone Interview with Pete Townshend

Pete talks about his demos, "The Seeker", Meher Baba, "Live at Leeds", Woodstock and much more!
'70 Record Mirror Interview with John Entwistle

Brief interview with John discussing his music, and arguments in The Who
'70 Melody Maker "The Pete Townshend Pages" #1

Townshend wrote these four columns, ostensibly about 'rock music', when he was but a wee lad.
'70 New Music Express Interview with Pete Townshend, Part 2

Pete discusses the history of The Who
'70 Rolling Stone "In Love With Meher Baba"

Written by a young Pete Townshend, this piece conveys the profound impact of Meher Baba upon his life.
'71 Record Mirror article about The Who at The Young Vic

A look at the upcoming "Young Vic" shows with comments from Pete and the director of the theater.
'71 Beat Instrumental interview with John Entwistle

John talks about The Who and his solo record
'71 New Music Express interview with Pete Townshend

Pete talks about The Who's image and money
'71 Sounds Article

Pete discusses the future of Rock Music
'71 The Scene review of Aug 12th show

A review of The Who's August 12th show at Public Hall in Cleveland Ohio
'71 Cream Interview with Pete Townshend

Pete discusses the early Who, America and more
'71 ZigZag Interview with Pete Townshend

Part one of a two part interview.
'71 Melody Maker Pete Townshend Article

Pete replies to a previous "mailbag" article
'71 Melody Maker Roger Daltrey Interview

Roger talks a bit about his new house, his desire to produce a record, and, of course, The Who.
'71 Circus Interview with Pete Townshend

Pete talks about the current state of Rock music, Woodstock, and Who's Next
'71 Crawdaddy "The Who Puts the Bomp"

A huge multi-interview with all 4 members of The Who. Very good content from all 4 members, all talking primarily about Lifehouse. (Great Lifehouse insight from Pete)
'71 Rolling Stone essay by Pete Townshend
Pete explains  Meaty, Beaty, Big and Bouncy
'72 New Music Express Interview with Pete Townshend

Pete is interviewed in this partial reprint from Los Angeles Free Press of Dec 10, 1971
'72 Guitar Player Interview with Pete Townshend
Pete talks about his guitar and playing styles, and about Rock music.
'72 Sounds Article by Pete Townshend

Pete discusses his first solo record, "Who Came First"
'72 Melody Maker Interview with Pete Townshend

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'72 Cream Interview with Pete Townshend

 Pete talks about the early Who, being Mod, smashing guitars, money - and more.  Download the pdf here.
'72 Rolling Stone Interview with Keith Moon

An extensive interview with Keith where they discuss a little of everything! 
'73 Disc interview with Pete Townshend
Pete talks about a decade of The Who, a Tommy Movie, his family and more. Download the pdf here.
'73 New Music Express Interview with Pete Townshend

Pete talks about Tommy, The Eric Clapton Rainbow concert, and more.
'73 Sounds article on Keith Moon

A short article on Moon's non-Who activities during the touring lapse prior to the Quadrophenia recording sessions.
'73 New Music Express Article on Quadrophenia

Charles Shaar Murray reviews Quadrophenia, and Pete discusses it
'73 Melody Maker Interview with Pete Townshend

Pete talks about Quadrophenia
'73 Beat Instrumental Interview with John Entwistle

John talks about Quadrophenia. 
'73 Guitar Interview with Pete Townshend

 Pete talks about his first guitar, smashing guitars, playing with The Who, and more. Download the pdf here.
73' Zoo World article

A brief article about The Who and quotes from Pete about a couple of subjects, including the Tommy movie
73' Zoo World article by Pete Townshend

Pete explains "Quadrophenia"
'74 Crawdaddy
 Author John Swenson talks to the members of The Who during rehearsals for Quadrophenia tour. Download the pdf here. 
'74 Rolling Stone article

Pete and Roger discuss Quadrophenia and the current tour.
'74 Interview with Pete Townshend
Pete is interviewed in Los Angeles during the Quadrophenia tour.
'74 Disc and Music Echo interview with Pete Townshend
Pete is interviewed in his home while working on the soundtrack for the Tommy movie.
'74 Melody Maker Interview with Roger Daltrey
 This pdf is actually 2 articles from this edition of Melody Maker. The first is a brief article on the potential cast of the Tommy movie. The second is an interview with Roger Daltrey. Download the pdf here. 
'74 Melody Maker article on the recent French Tour
 A look at one of The Who's shows in France and interview with Keith Moon. Download the pdf here.
'74 ZigZag Interview with Pete Townshend (part II)
This is part two from an interview with Pete Townshend. Download the pdf here.  
'74 Creem Article on "Quadrophenia"
 David Marsh talks about going to see The Who in Philly, and discusses "Quadrophenia".  Download the pdf here.
'74 Circus Rave article on The Who.
A Brief look at the history of The Who with a focus on Quadrophenia. Download the pdf here. 
'74 ZigZag Interview with Pete Townshend (part III)
Part three of an interview with Pete Townshend. Download the pdf here.
'74 Hit Parader Interview with Pete Townshend
Pete talks about the last ten year of music and his plans for the future.
'74 Hit Parader Article on Rock Recording
 Pete discusses recording. Quotes taken from an interview with Richard Robinson.
'74 New York Times Interview with Pete Townshend
Pete talks about Quadrophenia, Tommy, and writing for The Who.
'74 Beat Instrumental article on Roger Daltrey
The author talks to Roger during the filming of "Tommy". Download the pdf here. 
'74 New Musical Express "review" of Odds & Sods

 Pete describes the tracks on the record. Download the pdf here. 
'74 Guitarist Interview with John Entwistle
 Short interview with John discussing The Who, his instruments and his favorite bass player, "Jack McCarney".  Download the pdf here.
'74 Creem review of The Who at Madison Square Gardens
 Dave Marsh takes a look at one of The Who's Madison Square Garden shows. Download the pdf here. 
74' Radio Times article on Tommy
 Radio Times takes a look at Tommy while the BBC is airing several features on The Who. Download the pdf here.
'74 Penthouse Interview with Pete Townshend

A very good interview with Pete talking about Quadrophenia, Lifehouse, Meher Baba, and the profound effect a trip to India had on him.
'74 Hit Parader Interview with Pete Townshend
Pete talks about his time off while touring. Download  the pdf here.  
'74 Circus Article on "Odds & Sods"
John talks about the tracks from Odds & Sods
'74 Rolling Stone Interview with John Entwistle

John discusses his solo records and the origin of "Led Zeppelin"
'74 Sounds Interview with Roger Daltrey
 The Who win Top Band in the Sounds music poll, and Roger is interviewed to discuss The Who. Download the pdf here. 
'75 Creem interview with Roger Daltrey
Roger talks about Mods and Shepards Bush in this brief interview. Download the pdf here.
'75 Let It Rock feature on The Who
From the author of the earliest Who book in our bibliography, a look at The Who over the past 5 years.  Download the pdf here. 
'75 Disc Preview of the Tommy Movie
A quick preview of the Tommy movie.  Download the pdf here. 
'75 Sounds interview with Pete Townshend

Pete talks about the future of The Who and about "Tommy".
'75 Crawdaddy article about Keith Moon

A look at Keith's life, and his upcoming solo record
'75 Let It Rock Review of the Tommy movie
 Contrasting reviews of the Tommy movie. Download the pdf here. 
'75 Pete Townshend interview in New Music Express

A key interview from 1975 that nearly split The Who. The dejection and depression of an embittered Townshend (catalysts behind The Who By Numbers) are glaringly apparent in this discussion of the state of 'rock' and the future of The Who.
'75 Hit Parader interview with Pete Townshend

A brief interview with Townshend, discussing Meher Baba, rock and roll, and spirituality.
'75 Beat Instrumental Interviews The Who
All four members of The Who discuss....The Who. Download the pdf here.
'75 New Musical Express Interview with Roger Daltrey
 Roger responds to Pete's recent NME interview. Download the pdf here. 
'75 Creem article on Pete Townshend

 Pete talks about growing older in the music business. Download the pdf here.
'75 Rolling Stone Interview with Roger Daltrey

Roger talks about The Who, his solo record and the future.
'75 Creem article on Pete Townshend (part 2)
Part II of Roy Carr's Interview with Pete Townshend. Download the pdf here. 
'75 Sounds Article
A look at the Who's Career, with several Who ads as well. Download the pdf here.
'75 Guitar Player Interview with John Entwistle
 John mainly talks about his equipment and playing style. Download the pdf here. 
'75 Creem interview with Roger Daltrey
 Download the pdf here.
'76 New Music Express article about Keith Moon

A look at Keith Moon's life in Hollywood
'76 Hit Parader Interview with Roger Daltrey

 Roger talks about Tommy, Quadrophenia, and his solo records.
'76 Sounds Article on John Entwistle
Download the pdf here. 
'76 Trouser Press Interview with Keith Moon
A Look at Keith's life in Hollywood and the history of The Who from Keith. Download the pdf here.
'76 New Music Express article about The Who's early singles

John discusses some of The Who's early singles
'76 Creem article

Rock journalist Pam Brown catches up with the band during their 1976 tour; shudder as Roger Daltrey threatens the life of Lester Bangs!
'77 Trouser Press interviews with John Entwistle and Bill Curbishley
Bill Curbishley and John Entwistle talk about The Who, and John's solo career. Download the pdf here.
'77 Guitar Interview with John Entwistle

 John discusses his start in music, learning bass, taxes, and much more. Download the pdf here. 
'77 Melody Maker Interview with Pete Townshend and Ronnie Lane

Pete talks about his new record, and about the state of music today.
'77 New Music Express Pete Townshend article

Pete writes about what he's thinking and feeling. Nothing in particular, but everything worth reading!
'77 Rolling Stone article by Pete Townshend
 Pete writes about ....everything and anything.  Download the pdf here.
'78 Trouser Press Interview with Pete Townshend

Two part Interview with Pete Townshend. Originally printed in the April 1978 and May 1978 editions
'78 New Music Express Interview with Pete Townshend

Pete talks about
'78 International Musician and Recording World Keith Moon Interview

A good-sized interview with Moonie shortly before his death, discussing his drum setup.
'78 Melody Maker Interview with Pete Townshend

Pete talks about Keith's death and the future of The Who
'78 Cream article

Although published after his death, this article features quotes from Keith as well as Pete and Roger while they were in the U.S. promoting Who Are You
'79 Trouser Press Interview with Jeff Stein

The Director of "The Kids Are Alright" discusses the movie.
'79 Cream article on The Who
 Download the pdf here.
'79 Time Magazine's look at The Who
Published just a couple of weeks after the Cincinnati tragedy, this article covers the tragedy as well as The Who's 15 year career.  Download the pdf here.

 

List of articles from the 1980's

'80 Rolling Stone article about the Cincinati tragedy
 Rolling Stone's take on the Cincinati tragedy. Download the PDF here.
'80 Oui Interview of Pete Townshend

Among other things, Pete talks about rock movies, Stanley Kubrick, Rock Against Racism, sex, and women in rock.
'80 Sound International Pete Townshend Interview
Pete talks a little about everything. Download the PDF here
'80 New Music Express interview with Pete Townshend
An interview with Pete Townshend where he discusses just about everything, including his solo record, "Empty Glass" Download the PDF here.
'80 People Magazine article about The Who and
A brief article about The Who in the wake of the Cincinnati tragedy. Download the PDF here.
'80 Mirror interview with Pete Townshend
 Pete talks about his marraige, touring and death in this brief article from the June 24th, 1980 Mirror. Download the PDF here.
'80 Rolling Stone Interview with Pete Townshend

Townshend's other major Rolling Stone interview, this time with famed rock writer Greil Marcus, in which "Empty Glass" and the Cincinnati tragedy are highlighted.
'80 Trouser Press Interview with Pete Townshend
This article is reprinted from New Musical Express. In it Pete talks about his current solo album, "Empty Glass", as well as things like the current music scene.  Download the pdf here. 
'80 Creem Interview with Pete Townshend
Pete discusses Cincinnati, Bob Dylan, "nukes" and more.  Download the pdf here.
'81 New Musical Express Interview with John Entwistle
Short interview with John where he discusses "Face Dances", Record Reviews and more. Download the pdf here.
'81 Melody Maker article on The Who's rehearsals for upcoming tour
The author talks to the band during rehearsals. Download the pdf here.
'81 Musician interview with John 'Rabbit' Bundrick
 Rabbit talks about playing with The Who. Download the pdf here. 
'81 Sounds article on John Entwistle's "Too Late The Hero"
John discusses his solo record, as well as The Who's future. Download the pdf here.
'82 New Musical Express Interview with Pete Townshend
Pete on Sects & Drugs & The Purpose of Rock.  Download the pdf here.
'82 Record Collector article on The Who's Albums
 A look at the Albums of The Who, including U.K. Album Discography. Download the pdf here.
'82 Rolling Stone Interview with Pete Townshend
 Pete talks about his drug and alcohol issues, his music, his peers, and the end of The Who. Download the pdf here.
'82 Musician Interview with Pete Townshend
 Download the pdf here.
'82 Rolling Stone Article on the Who's last tour

 A quick look at The Who's "farewell tour". Download the pdf here. 
'83 New Musical Express Interview with Pete Townshend
 Download the pdf here.
'83 Penthouse Interview with Pete Townshend

The discussion is primarily about Pete's addictions and the Meg Patterson "black box" technique for kicking drugs, but there's also good discussion pertaining to Lifehouse and spirituality in general.
'84 Record Collector Article on The Who's Solo Records
 Record Collector looks at the Solo records of Pete, Roger, John, Keith and Kenny. Download the pdf here.
'85 Who's Missing Liner Notes

Pete's brief comments on the tracks on the record
'85 Record Collector article on The Who's 45rpms
 A look at all of the singles The Who released in the U.S. Download the pdf here. 
'85 Guardian article about Pete Townshend

A preview of Pete' Brixton Academy shows as well as his upcoming solo record and video. Download the pdf here. 
'85 Record Collector article on The Who's UK singles
 Record Collector looks at the The Who's Singles released in England. Download the pdf here. 
'87 Rolling Stone Interview with Pete Townshend
Pete is asked about the "flower-power era", and the changes in popular music. Download the pdf here. 
'89 Musician Interviews with The Who
The author speaks to all three members of The Who about various subjects.  Download the pdf here. 
'89 Guitar Player Interview with Pete Townshend

An excellent, intelligent, and very lengthy interview with Pete discussing his gear setups over the years, his playing style, Jimi Hendrix, the meanings behind various songs, etc.

 

List of articles from the 1990's

'90 Sparks Article on Pete Townshend

From the short-lived fanzine "Sparks: A Pete Townshend Journal", writer John Atkins (contributing editor of "Generations" magazine and contributor to the liner notes of the Who's Next reissue) gives in-depth analysis to Townshend's The Iron Man solo album.
'90 Record Collector Article on The Who's Live Recordings
John Atkins looks at The Who's Live Recordings.  Download the pdf here.
'93 Psychoderelict Press Kit

A brief synopsis of the storyline written by Townshend.
'93 Record Collector article on The Who

Part 1 (of 2):  A look at all The Who's appearances on TV and in the movies. Download the pdf here. 
'93 Record Collector article on The Who

 Part 2 (of 2):  A look at all The Who's appearances on TV and in the movies. Download the pdf here. 
'93 Vogue article on Tommy
A look at Tommy when it's debuting on Broadway.  Download the pdf here.
'93 The Times Magazine interview with Pete Townshend
 Download the pdf here. 
'94 Goldmine Roger Daltrey Interview

A full-length interview with Rog, on all kinds of stuff.
'94 Q Interviews with Pete, John & Roger

The author asks the band about songs they thought had a particular significance. Download the pdf here. 
'94 Record Collector Review of "30 Years of Maximum R&B" box set
 The author talks to Chris Charleworth about The Who's box set. Download the pdf here. 
'94 Mojo Interview with Pete Townshend
An Interview with Pete Townshend and Cass Brown of The Senseless Things.  Download the pdf here. 
'94 Guitarist Interview with Pete Townshend
 Pete is asked about the "30 Years"  box set, being "mod", amplifiers, age, and more. Also an interview with Steve Bolton, who had played guitar for The Who on the 1989 tour. Download the pdf here. 
'94 Guitar World Article on The Who
The first of two articles on The Who in this edition, this one focusing on the history of the band. Download the pdf here.
'94 Guitar World article on Pete's playing
 The second of two articles on The Who in this edition, this one focusing on the Pete's guitar playing. Download the pdf here. 
'94 Record Collector Interview with Roger Daltrey

 Roger discusses a wide variety of topics in this fairly lengthy interview. Download the pdf here. 
'95 The History of Rock and Roll Interview

From the PBS televised series on rock's history, Townshend discusses Hendrix, the Kinks, Cobain, and others.
'95 The New Rolling Stone Encyclopedia of Rock and Roll

An excellent, brief overview of the Who's career; includes album discographies of the band and each member's solo career.
'95 Tommy Reissue Liner Notes

Richard Barnes' overview of Tommy's amazing journey.
'95 Record Collector interview with John Entwistle

 John talks about the 30 Years of R&B box set, recording with The Who, Quadrophenia  and many other things. Download the pdf here. 
'95 Guitar Player Article on Pete's Guitar-Playing

A very good analysis of Pete's guitar-playing technique. (Unfortunately, the staff notations are not scanned in, but the article is still very informative).
'96 Cleveland Live Interview

Townshend talking to Ira Robbins about what it took to get the '96 Quadrophenia tour off the ground; working with Roger and John again; the tentative steps of his planned autobiography; the future of Lifehouse; and various other future projects.
'96 The Social History of Rock and Roll

A chapter on the Who from Paul Friedlander's study of rock.
'96 BBC Radio Transcription

Transcript of 1996 BBC Radio special.
'96 Q Interview with Pete Townshend

 Pete talks about Tommy, Lifehouse, drugs and drinking, Meher Baba, and more. Download the pdf here. 
'96 Bass Player interview with John Entwistle

 John talks about "The Rock" and the "Left for Dead" tour among other things. Download the pdf here. 
'96 Addicted To Noise Interview

Townshend discussing the '96 Quadrophenia tour, the latest incarnation of their second major 'rock opera'.
'96 Mojo articles about the bands playing Hyde Park

 This is really 4 articles - interviews with John, Pete & Roger, and an article about Quadrophenia. Download the pdf here. 
'96 Goldmine Interview with John Entwistle

A lengthy interview with Mr. Thunderfingers.
'96 Guitar World Interview with Pete Townshend

Pete talks a little about a lot of things, from the Hyde Park concert to Tommy and from Hendrix to "I'm a Boy". Download the pdf here.
'96 Guitar Interview with Pete Townshend

 Pete shares his thoughts on being a guitar player, accidents that nearly ended his playing career, smashing guitars, and more. Download the pdf here. 
'96 Guitar World Interview with Shel Talmy

The producer of early singles by numerous British Invasion bands, including the Kinks and the Who, discusses the studio equipment and recording techniques of these early sessions.
'96 Total Guitar article on The Who

 A very brief bio of the band. The magazine also came with a CD to "play along with CD backing tracks". Download the pdf here. 
'96 Total Guitar interview with John Entwistle

 John talks about Quadrophenia, the Hyde park concert and his equipment. Download the pdf here. 
'96 British Youth & Popular Culture Pete Townshend Interview

Townshend discusses Mod, Pop Art, the concept of 'rock opera', Tommy-Quad-and-Lifehouse, and his own future on Broadway.
'97 Record Collector article on Quadrophenia

 Brief article about the relaunch of the Quadrophenia movie. Download the pdf here.
'98 The Times (of London) Article by Emma Townshend

On the eve of her own first record release, Pete's daughter reflects on her family's musical heritage.
'98 Guitar Player Brit Pop Heroes - Pete Townshend
A very short article about Pete, and also an article about Shel Talmy with a quote on recording "Anyway, Anyhow, Anywhere." Download the pdf here.
'98 Record Collector discography of The Who
 A 3 part article from Record Collector in August, September and October 1998 that looks at all of The Who's official releases. Download the pdf here. 
'98 Mojo article on Keith Moon
 Mojo magazine's look at Keith Moon with quotes by Richard Barnes and Dougal Butler. Download the pdf here.
'99 Record Collector article on Tommy
 A lot of information about Tommy, including a "selected Tommy discography". Download the pdf here.
'99 Record Collector article on Lifehouse
A review of the Lifehouse boxset with interview with Pete. Download the pdf here. 
'99 REcord Collector interview with Roger Daltrey
 Roger talks about the British Rock Symphony and more. Download the pdf here.
99' Q magazine interview with Pete Townshend
 Pete answers questions from his fans!  Download the pdf here. 
'99 Classic Rock article about The Who
 Classic Rock magazine's look at The Who. Download the pdf here. 
'99 Rhythm article on Keith Moon
A brief biography of the life of Keith Moon. Download the pdf here.
'99 Lifehouse: An Interpretaton by Dave LeBoeuf

A rather lengthy (25 pages) attempt by Dave LeBoeuf to "justify" a particular 31-song sequence for Lifehouse.
'99 Guitar article on John Entwistle

 Very brief article on John. Download the pdf here.
'99 Sunday Times (London) article on Lifehouse
 Brief article about Lifehouse appearing on the radio. Download the pdf here.

 

List of articles from the 2000's

 

 

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