Peter Dennis Blandford Townshend is an English musician, singer, songwriter, best known as the founder, lead guitarist and songwriter for a rock band. The Who . His career in this group spans almost half a century, a period during which the collective grew to become one of the most influential in the 20th century. Townsen (born May 19, 1945) is the main songwriter of this rock band, he wrote more than a hundred songs. The band's 11 studio albums are composed of his songs, including the rock opera
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Peter Dennis Blandford Townshend is an English musician, singer, songwriter, best known as the founder, lead guitarist and songwriter for a rock band.
The Who . His career in this group spans almost half a century, a period during which the collective grew to become one of the most influential in the 20th century.
Townsen (born May 19, 1945) is the main songwriter of this rock band, he wrote more than a hundred songs. The band's 11 studio albums are composed of his songs, including the rock opera albums Tommy and Quadrophenia.
Known primarily as a guitarist, Peter also plays almost two dozen other musical instruments, including the banjo, accordion, harmonica, mandolin, synthesizer, drums. In addition to musical creativity, he has established himself as the author of numerous articles, essays, reviews, books and scripts for musical publications. Included in the lists of the best rock guitarists of all time according to ratings of various publications, and since 1983 his name is listed in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.