HAPPY BIRTHDAY Pete Townshend (The Who)
Pete Townshend is an English musician who is best known as the principal songwriter (and guitarist) for legendary rock band, The Who. Founded in 1964, this group is known for many popular songs including “My Generation”, “I Can See for Miles”, “Won’t Get Fooled Again”, and today’s song choice.
In 1990, he was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, and in 2001, he received the Grammy Lifetime Achievement award.
On this very day, May 19th 1945, Peter Townshend was born in Greater London, England (to parents Betty and Cliff). In celebration of his birthday, exactly 79 years ago today, I’ve chosen a track that was ranked on Time Magazine’s “All-Time 100 Songs” list. If you’d like to have a listen, please feel free to use the provided link. Released in 1971, here’s The Who, alongside today’s birthday boy, PETE TOWNSHEND, with “BABA O’RILEY”….