From Smashing Guitars to Rock Operas, The WHO's Pete Townshend Turns 79 This Weekend!

🎵Like it or not, Pete Townshend has been an undeniable staple in music history. The Who dominated the rock scene longer than any other British rock band of that time. Much of the Who's success rests with Pete Townshend, legendary rock and roller known for smashing guitars and being a major writer of over 100 of the Who's songs AND both Rock Operas. From MY GENERATION to BABA O'RILEY to many many more the success Pete Townshend has experienced in these 79 years of life have not come without a fair share of tragedies. On this very notable May 19th day, we honor Pete Townshend's career with a very special BIRTHDAY Roots Rockumentary. Be sure to leave your favorite memory of the Who (when you first heard them, or saw them live, etc.) and a happy birthday note to Pete in the comments below. 🎵 #PeteTownshend #thewho #babaoriley #rootsmusichistory #youtube and #podcast 🎶 Roots Music History | Music Journalist & YouTube Podcaster 🎶 🎸Stories of Divine Music Intervention 🎸 *Member of the US Press Association* 🇺🇸 On ROOTS, we dig up the roots that grew your favorite music. Through hours of research, reading old newspapers, and deep diving into various interviews, we are here to give you the real, un-filtered story. ✅ FOLLOW ROOTS 🎸YouTube: https://bit.ly/429ZPoO 🎸Spotify: https://spoti.fi/44YtxPG 🎸 Apple Podcasts: https://bit.ly/3MSzMOy 🎸Search @ROOTSMUSICHISTORY 🎸Follow on Instagram, too! https://www.instagram.com/rootsmusichistory ✅Divine Music Intervention Special Edition Mugs: https://ab63fe-4.myshopify.com ✅ General Merchandise Store 👉https://www.youtube.com/@ROOTSMUSICHISTORY/store 🎹Binge Watch the ROOTS Music History Podcast🎹 https://youtu.be/WAQR_C5X7u0 ✅Become a Roots Music History Member (Level 3 = Members Only Videos): 🎸https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJg8X32rClhf_7M4oBlAjyA/join 🔥For Collaboration and Business inquiries:🔥 📩 Email: rootsmusichistory@gmail.com 🔥For Suggested Discographies & Other History in the Making🔥 📩 Email: roots.newmusic@gmail.com Disclaimer: We do not accept any liability for any loss or damage incurred from you acting or not acting as a result of watching any of my publications. You acknowledge that you use the information I provide at your own risk. Do your research. Copyright Notice: This video and my YouTube channel contain dialog, music, and images that are the property of ROOTS MUSIC, LLC. You are authorized to share the video link and channel and embed this video in your website or others as long as a link back to my Youtube Channel is provided. © ROOTS MUSIC, LLC | MUSIC HISTORY PODCAST DOCUMENTARIES #music #history #documentary #podcast #inspirationalstory #success #guitarist #songwriter #musician #podcastshow #podcaster #rockandroll