Pete Townshend

Peter Dennis Blandford Townsend (b. 1945), known as Pete Townsend, was a celebrated musician, co-founder of De Hoo and the writer of most of the band's songs. With his multifaceted talents, he has not only appeared as a performer, but also as the author of rock operas, famous radio shows, articles, essays, screenplays, and short stories. In the years when rock 'n' roll was developing into a new mature art form, alongside musicians like Bob Dylan, The Beatles and The Rolling Stones, he wove philosophical messages into his lyrics in an effort to address everyday issues that young people were passionate about, and to offer answers to a host of pressing questions.