Lawrence Ball: Method Music (Review)
- 2:39 AM — Feb 9 —
- Source: PopMatters
If Pete Townshend's "Lifehouse" project never actually comes to a full realization, he's at least prepared to watch it grow through various stages in his lifetime. Read More
TV Review: 'Once Upon a Time' gig for Roger Daltrey
- 10:26 PM — Feb 7 —
- Source: Entertainment Weekly
Here's a tri-level scoop for Once Upon a Time fans, with each layer more intriguing then the last. Read More
Discussions: Pearl Jam
- 2:34 PM — Feb 2 —
- Source: onethirtybpm
In this chapter of our running Discussions feature, Daniel Griffiths and Jason Hirschhorn team up to discuss the career of Pearl Jam. JASON HIRSCHHORN: As with any Pearl Jam discussion, the only logical starting place is Yield. Read More
Who Guitarist Pete Townshend Sells Stake in Song Catalog to Spirit Music
- 3:12 AM — Jan 26 —
- Source: Bloomberg.com
Pete Townshend, guitarist for the rock band The Who, sold his interest in a song catalog including "Won't Get Fooled Again" and "Baba O'Riley" to Spirit Music Group. Read More
The Who sell out
- 9:27 AM — Jan 25 —
- Source: TheDeal.com
by Matt Miller | Published January 25, 2012 at 9:07 AM Spirit Music Group, a private equity-owned independent music publisher, is acquiring the music catalog of legendary rocker Peter Townshend for an undisclosed amount. Read More
Spirit Music Acquires Classic Song Catalog of Pete Townshend and The Who; Partners with Rock Icon in Promoting Legacy and Future Work
- 9:16 AM — Jan 24 —
- Source: PR Newswire
NEW YORK , Jan. 24, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Spirit Music Group, one of the world's leading independent music publishers, has purchased Pete Townshend 's interest in his entire song catalog and has partnered with the legendary rocker in its global promotion. The landmark deal includes rights to five decades of music written for The Who, one of the most dynamic and influential rock bands of all time, and a series of acclaimed solo albums. The career-spanning collection includes more than 30 charted singles featuring such timeless and powerful songs as "Won't Get Fooled Again,""Behind Blue Eyes,""Pinball Wizard,""Baba O'Riley,""Who Are You,""You Better You Bet" and "Let My Love Open The Door" as well as groundbreaking rock operas "Tommy" and "Quadrophenia."Read More
Roger Daltrey Takes ‘Tommy’ To Japan
- 1:12 PM — Jan 23 —
- Source: Pollstar
Along with performing Tommy , Roger Daltrey and his band – drummer Scott Devours, bassist Jon Button, Loren Gold on keyboards, guitarist/musical director Frank Simes and Pete Townshend's brother Simon on guitar – are playing songs from The Who's incredible catalog. Read More
One Track Mind: Pete Townshend, “Slit Skirts” (1982)
- 9:01 AM — Jan 21 —
- Source: Something Else!
Less anthematic, in the way of his work with the Who, than it is reflective and frank, Pete Townshend convincingly argues the case for middle-aged rock with "Slit Skirts."Read More
SATURDAY'S SCOTTISH SINGLE (Part 18)
- 1:03 AM — Jan 21 —
- Source: THE VINYL VILLAIN
Composed of Stuart Adamson (formerly of The Skids, vocals/guitar/keyboards), Bruce Watson (guitar/mandolin/sitar/vocals), Tony Butler (bass guitar/vocals) and Mark Brzezicki (drums/percussion/vocals) though a variety of other drummers have been in the band throughout their long career, including Simon Phillips and Aaron B. Read More
11 pop stars who tried to act… poorly
- 8:27 AM — Jan 13 —
- Source: Blog of Hilarity
It seems like at some point, every musician decides that he or she should also be a movie star, usually with hilarious(ly stupid) results. Read More
Biography
Few bands in the history of rock & roll were riddled with as many contradictions as the Who. All four members had wildly... Read the full The Who bio.
