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Pete Townshend 피트 타운젠드

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Peter Dennis Blandford Townshend (; born 19 May 1945) is an English musician and songwriter. He is the co-founder, guitarist, keyboardist, second lead vocalist, and principal songwriter of the Who, one of the most influential rock bands of the 1960s and 1970s. His aggressive playing style, poetic songwriting techniques and authorship of two rock operas with the Who, as well as other projects, have earned him critical acclaim. Townshend has written more than 100 songs for 12 of the Who's studio albums.

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Pete Townshend (피트 타운젠드) — verified Korean artist. Agency: Warner Bros. Records.

Details

• Genre: rock music
• Awards: Kennedy Center Honors, Tony Award for Best Original Score
• Birth Date: 19 May 1945
• Nationality: English
• Occupation: musician and songwriter
• Band: the Who
• Role: co-founder, guitarist, keyboardist, second lead vocalist, and principal songwriter
• Notable Role: 더 후의 기타리스트

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