#Happy Birthday Pete Townshend

[meimeimoimoiart]

Alright, so here is...ROGER DALTREY'S

(Actually I drew this before the David's one. I intended to draw David's like Brian's and Roger's too, but I was too busy, so I hope Pink Floyd fan don't judge me for that. I'll draw a better David's birthday celebration art next year 🫶❤️)

[musicrunsthroughmysoul]

Happy birthday to one of rock's greatest bassists, Tony Butler! (b. 13 February 1957)

If you have never heard of Tony Butler or think you've never heard his work playing the bass, please check out at least one or two of the tracks that I've linked to (though, once you hear/realize how good his bass playing is, you'll probably want to hear them all!):

"Wonderland" - Big Country // "My City Was Gone" - Pretenders // "Where the Rose is Sown" - Big Country // "Back on the Chain Gang" - Pretenders // "Girl With Grey Eyes" - Big Country // "Let My Love Open The Door" - Pete Townshend // "In a Big Country" - Big Country // "After the Fire" - Roger Daltrey // "East of Eden" - Big Country // "Here Comes the First One" - Tony Butler

[helloyd]

HBD Keith Moon🎉🥳🎉

[cococatsworld]

✨ HAPPY BIRTHDAY ROGER DALTREY ✨

🎉💖🌹🥳

[pete-townshend-is-the-eggman]

Mick Jagger and Pete Townshend

Happy birthday, Mick Jagger 💙

[fugengulsen]

Happy 75th birthday to Steve Winwood!

“You would probably think that rock music is an urban phenomena, but the main reason for doing it in ’68 was so that we could play music very loud any time of the day or night without getting complaints from the neighbours,” recalls Winwood, laughing at the memory.“People were complaining constantly when we were living in a flat in West London, so we moved out to this place which had no electricity and where we got water out of the well. I suppose the first Traffic album was what came out of living and working together at the cottage.“We worked very hard, and all we wanted to do was make music, but we had a great time doing it. A lot of musicians like Jimi Hendrix, Pete Townshend and Eric Clapton used to come down there all the time just to hang out. Although drugs were freely available, it wasn’t our mission to bring drugs to the world; we were there to bring music to the world.”“Obviously, the Sixties was a time when everyone wanted to experiment, and then everything became very formulated and corporate, so artists tended to get pushed into a kind of pattern. Now, I think that has continued with the emergence of televised talent shows like X Factor. They certainly help sell millions of records, and it’s very easy for the TV stations and the record companies because they’re getting free coverage, but I think they’re doing themselves a disservice because they’re actually destroying the quality of the music they’re promoting.”

By Jonathan WingateLondon - July, 1969

[lizardboy]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO PETE TOWNSHEND!!! 🧁

[stuckinthe90ss]

the who's baba o'riley, cubs's first victory after 108 years.

the most beautiful wave you've ever rode, the finest barolo you've ever drank.

your favourite pete townshend's performance, the most beautiful note you've ever played or sang.

seattle's skyline and san diego's most beautiful sunset.

rage and laughter.

desperation and beauty.

black boots and a vinyl.

the pictures i hung up in my room and my strat.

my acoustic guitar and that ukulele i still haven't learned to play and that i bought just because of you.

the rides in my car from home to work and then from work to home, always with your voice on my stereo.

the car full of cds.

the most beautiful night of my life ever in imola last summer.

the most happy i've ever been and the parts of me i didn't know existed.

the place i go to where i need to feel at peace.

a friend.

my biggest inspiration.

my home, my whole heart.

footsteps in the hall...it was you... you...

happy birthday to you love of my life.

[ifelllikeastar]

Pete Townshend born May 19, 1945. Happy 78th birthday🎈

[zippozeppelin]

Happy Birthday to this absolutely insanely talented, chaotic, guitarsmashing, showstopping, amazing, beautiful bird of a man:

Pete Townshend!!!💕

[ringos-sexynose]

Happy Birthday to the First Starkey Child, Zak Richard Starkey 🥁

I find the music to be really honest. It’s the same with a lot of rock ‘n’ roll, like Jerry Lee Lewis. That honestly, to me, is so inspiring. I listen to it and walk away buzzing. It’s alive. -Zak Starkey

I don’t care what he does, as long as he’s happy. I haven’t have anything in mind yet. It’s too early. I’d just like him to make a success of whatever he settles down to. He may turn out to be a lazy bum, anyway, I think I would mind that. In fact, if that happened, I’d probably kick him out and tell him to get a job. -Ringo Starr (When Zak was a baby)

"We hope that our first will be a boy. Naturally I'd like the baby to be like Richie. But he needn't necessarily follow in his father's footsteps. -Maureen Starkey (When she was pregnant with Zak)

Keith used to be a kind of musical godfather to him. He gave him his first drum kit, which I think is rather strange. Ringo may have actually given him his first drum kit, but I think Keith gave him the first drum kit that he really wanted. It had nude women on it. -Pete Townshend 

I'm so proud of my dad because it's taken him a long time to shake off the association with Ringo Starr. He struggled with that, but he has proven himself to be one o fthe greatest drummers around. -Tatia Starkey (Zak’s Daughter)

[sk8rambler]

happy birthday pete townshend :))

[freaxs-blog]

🎸🎉 Happy Birthday to the legendary Pete Townshend! 🎉🎂 As the English rock star guitarist of the iconic band The Who, Pete has left an indelible mark on the world of music. Let's take a moment to celebrate his life and remarkable achievements. 🌟

Born on this day, Pete Townshend's passion for music began at an early age. Growing up in London, he immersed himself in the vibrant music scene and honed his skills as a guitarist and songwriter. Little did he know that he would soon become one of the most influential figures in rock history.

In the early 1960s, Pete played a pivotal role in forming The Who alongside Roger Daltrey, John Entwistle, and Keith Moon. Together, they revolutionized rock music with their high-energy performances, innovative sound, and rebellious spirit. The band's electrifying stage presence and powerful anthems captured the hearts of fans around the world.

Pete's musical career reached new heights with The Who's groundbreaking album "Who's Next" released in 1971. It featured the timeless anthem "Won't Get Fooled Again," which stands as one of their most iconic songs. The track not only showcased Pete's exceptional guitar skills but also carried a profound message of disillusionment and the desire for change.

When it comes to stage antics, Pete Townshend is renowned for his explosive guitar-smashing performances. Legend has it that during The Who's early days, he accidentally cracked the headstock of his guitar against the low ceiling of a venue. In frustration, he smashed it further, setting the stage for a rock 'n' roll tradition that would become his signature move!

"Won't Get Fooled Again" became an anthem of rebellion and social commentary. Its powerful lyrics and Pete's electrifying guitar solos resonated with a generation hungry for change. The song's impact transcended time, becoming an enduring symbol of protest and resilience.

Join me in raising a glass to Pete Townshend on his birthday, a true rock legend whose music continues to inspire and captivate us. Share your favorite Who song in the comments below and let's celebrate the man who revolutionized rock 'n' roll! 🎸🔥

[veryveryberry]

rating every concert ive been to (ongoing)

blood sweat & tears (jul. 22, 2017) @ barnstable county fair stage

don’t remember this except it was at the barnstable county fair and it was too dusty lmao.

1/10

queen w/ adam lambert (jul. 25, 2017) @ td garden

i had no idea who adam lambert was (i was like 10 at the time) but he was amazing. this was my first concert so it was something else. nothing will top this concert.

9.5/10 (they did not play is this the world we created…? so minus .5)

blackpink (apr. 27, 2019) @ firstontario centre

we had to drive 7 hours to get to this one, but oh gods were they good. they played like all their songs (which wasn’t much at the time.) rosé was so pretty!! and her solo cover??? absolute icon.

6/10 was very tired and my throat was sore for days.

the rolling stones: no filter (jul. 7, 2019) @ gillette

i had a panic attack at the beginning and could not hear when a song ended/started but was still really good!

5/10

the who: moving on (sept. 13, 2019) @ fenway

THIS CONCERT. absolutely amazing. my aunt met charlie watts a couple of days later and showed him photos of us lmao. setlist was amazing.

7/10

day6: gravity (sept. 15, 2019) @ the orpheum

absolutely amazing. my aunt was matching with jae for half of the concert lol. crowd was amazing. we sang happy birthday to jae bc it was his birthday!! i still have the banner <3

8/10

stone temple pilots (nov. 5, 2021) @ the palladium

absolutely iconic. we had seats that were literally over the stage. dean deleo kept trying to throw us picks but kept missing lol. (my twin ended up getting one) opening band was pretty slay too.

7.5/10

genesis (dec. 16, 2021) @ td garden

honestly i do not remember this concert. like at all lmao

4/10

the who: the who hits back! (may 18, 2022) @ td garden

ICONIC! loved this concert, played so many bangers and we sang happy birthday to pete townshend. beat that.

9/10

waxahatchee (june 21, 2022) @ the roadrunner

very vaguely remember this and i wanted to leave the entire time.

3/10 i lost one of my earrings:(

barrie (jul. 21, 2022) @ mfa

got in for free lmao. it was at the mfa and my aunt works there so we got free tickets. got to meet the artist too, she was vv nice. .5 gets knocked off bc some dudes dawgs were out the entire time. traumatizing.

9.5/10

elton john: goodbye yellow brick road (jul. 27, 2022) @ gillette

had a panic attack at the beginning of it bc my dad yelled at me but it was so slay. very emotional. everyone was SCREAMING the lyrics to rocketman it was so fun.

8.5/10

earth wind and fire & santana (aug. 10, 2022) @ xfinity center

ewf: absolutely incredible. so slay. played boogie wonderland and then lets groove and then september. the three remaining members were so slay.

santana: honestly did not pay attention and had a panic attack in the middle of it lmao.

ewf: 9/10

santana 2/10

japanese breakfast w/ yo la tengo (sept. 29, 2022) @ the roadrunner

so slay, although some old guy kept rubbing up against me💀. i was with my aunt (concert buddy) and my dad the entire time and we were just vibing.

8/10

the rose: heal together tour @ the roadrunner (oct. 17, 2022)

basically a birthday concert, wanted to cry they were so amazing. woosung/sammy was so ethereal in the light. dojoon kept making faces at our section. jaehyeong was so pretty, hajoon was so cute. crowd was amazing!!! played all the bangers. played my favorites back to back!!! jaehyeong finished my heart at the end while wearing the MA flag!!

10/10

the cure (jun. 16, 2023) @ the bell centre

ok this concert was great aside from the fact i was running on 5 hrs of sleep. robert smith sounded amazing and just like the songs. a point gets knocked off bcs of the annoying woman in front of us, another gets knocked off bcs we were hungry and there was very limited food options on the floor we were on.

8/10

tears for fears (jun. 27, 2023) @ cmac performing arts center

i 🫶 amphitheater shows. we all thought they were gonna play everybody wants to rule the world and mad world during the encore but they played ewtrtw SECOND and mad world halfway through the show. recognized more songs than i thought (sowing the seeds of love, etc). we got moved closer to the stage bc some of our seats were blocked by the projectors so bonus points.

9/10

extreme w/ living colour (aug. 05, 2023) @ the roadrunner

went for my uncle, got to stand in vip and chill out it was great. more than the words was on top and living colour was great.

8/10

måneskin (sept. 25, 2023) @ td garden

slaid the house down. i love them! screaming and crying they were so amazing. even uncle (picky w bands) was impressed. love thomas & vic sm.

10/10

eric nam (oct. 14, 2023) @ roadrunner

birthday concert pt. 2! got to help out & meet my aunt’s coworkers and so many other amazing people. he sounded so good and it was so fun. bu shout out!

9.5/10

[singeratlarge]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY to guitarist extraordinaire Phil Palmer. As a session guitarist and sideman, Phil has an astonishing resume, having played with Eric Clapton, Roger Daltrey, Chris de Burgh, Dire Straits (+ solo Mark Knopfler), Bob Dylan, Johnny Hallyday, Iggy Pop, Pete Townshend, Scott Walker, Robbie Williams and many more. By Phil’s estimation, he’s played on over 500 albums and on 5000 songs. He’s also guested with The Kinks, which involves some nepotism as Dave Davies and Ray Davies are Phil’s uncles. Known for being a quick study and a hot slide guitarist as well, Phil’s still out there on the road and in the studio. His riffs are prominent on the 1979 KRIS RYDER album by our own Chris Andrews. Check out the swaggering guitar chords on “Zoom In On Me” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k4SHOSvtxI0...Meanwhile HB PP and thank you for your awesome twang.

#philpalmer #krisryder #chrisandrews #britishrock #guitar #FenderStratocaster #sessionman #direstraits #birthday

[thejoyofviolentmovement]

Throwback: Happy 78th Birthday, Pete Townshend!

Throwback: Happy 78th Birthday, Pete Townshend! @TheWho @Pete_Townshend

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