Pete Townshend
Main Band
The Who
Main Guitar
Fender Eric Clapton Stratocaster
#1 SONG
My Generation
THE SOLO
I Can See For Miles
THE RIFF
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| Birth Name | Peter Dennis Blandford Townshend |
| Birth Place | Chiswick, London, England |
| Nationality | British |
| Age | 80 (Born May 19, 1945) |
| Years Playing | 68 (started playing 1956) |
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| Genres | Punk Rock, Rock |
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| Net Worth | US$ 150,000,000 |
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Pete Townshend Biography
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Pete Townshend Techniques
Right Hand
ChankingChanking combines muting with percussive strumming, creating a sharp, rhythmic sound. It's often used in funk music. The technique involves heavy left-hand muting., Ska StrokeOther Techniques
Rhythm GuitarTechniques Breakdown
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Pete Townshend Gear
Guitars
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Gibson SG Special - Vintage Cherry
Closest to Pete's main guitar for the 1960s -
Gibson Les Paul Deluxe 70s Electric Guitar - Wine Red
Following changes to the SG, Pete moved to the Les Paul Deluxe for the 70s -
Gretsch G6120T Brian Setzer Signature Nashville '59 "Smoke" - Smoke Orange
Similar to the guitar gifted to Pete by Joe Walsh -
Fender Custom Shop Eric Clapton Signature Stratocaster - Mercedes Blue
Pete plays a Clapton Strat with many modifications as his main guitar to today
Amps
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Guitars Guitar Amps Guitar Amp Heads Marshall Classic Reissue Marshall JTM45 2245 30-watt Plexi Tube Head
Pete's 1st Amp with The Who was a JTM45
Pete Townshend Tone Focus
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Pete Townshend Videos
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Early days before they discovered their "flair"
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My Generation Live 1967
Getting into their stride (aka no encore!)
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The Who - Pinball Wizard (Live at the Isle of Wight, 1970)
Live from one of the most legendary festivals of all time
Pete Townshend Guitar Tabs
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