Pete Townshend

Pete Townshend

Métier principal: Acting

Né(e) le: 1945-05-19

Lieu de naissance: Chiswick, London, England, UK

Biographie

Peter Dennis Blandford Townshend, né le 19 mai 1945 à Chiswick (Londres), est un guitariste, chanteur et auteur-compositeur rock britannique, membre fondateur, leader et principal compositeur du groupe Who.

Il fut dans les années 1960, avec Jeff Beck, Jimmy Page, Eric Clapton et Jimi Hendrix, par son style et son jeu de scène, l'un des guitaristes les plus novateurs du rock. Compositeur de la plupart des chansons des Who, il fut l'un des premiers guitaristes à utiliser des effets comme le larsen et la technique des accords dite en power chords dans un style qui préfigurera le hard rock et le punk. Pete Townshend a été aussi le premier à placer des boucles sonores de synthétiseurs sur des chansons rock (album Who's Next en 1971, Won't Get Fooled Again et Baba O'Riley) et à écrire des opéras rock (la chanson A Quick One, While He's Away en 1966, préfigurant Tommy en 1969). Il s'est aussi rendu célèbre en exécutant des "moulinets" (rotation de son bras droit pour frapper ses accords) et en brisant ses guitares sur scène. Musicien accompli, Peter Townshend joue aussi du piano, du synthétiseur (ARP 2500 et 2600), du banjo, de la basse, de la batterie et même de l'accordéon, et a parfois enregistré ces instruments sur certains titres de ses albums solo ou avec The Who. En 2003, le magazine Rolling Stone l'a classé 50e meilleur guitariste de tous les temps1. En 2011, il passe à la 10e place de ce même classement.

Les décès du batteur Keith Moon en 1978 puis du bassiste John Entwistle en 2002 n'ont pas mis fin aux activités des Who, Townshend et le chanteur Roger Daltrey ont continué dans les décennies suivantes à se produire dans le monde entier avec de nouveaux musiciens comme le batteur Zak Starkey (le fils de Ringo Starr des Beatles) et le bassiste Pino Palladino et sortent notamment un douzième album studio des Who en 2019 qui rencontre un beau succès commercial

Filmographie - Films

The Session Man

The Session Man

Rôle: Self

L'Histoire de Syd Barrett des Pink Floyd : Have You Got It Yet?

L'Histoire de Syd Barrett des Pink Floyd : Have You Got It Yet?

Rôle: Self

The Who – With Orchestra Live At Wembley

The Who – With Orchestra Live At Wembley

The Who Hits 50! Live

The Who Hits 50! Live

The Who : pile et faces – La double vie d'un groupe anglais de légende

The Who : pile et faces – La double vie d'un groupe anglais de légende

Rôle: Self - The Who Member

Her Majesty

Her Majesty

Rôle: Executive Producer

Her Majesty

Her Majesty

Rôle: Music

Classic Albums: The Who Sell Out

Classic Albums: The Who Sell Out

Rôle: Himself

Best of the 60s: The Story of Ready, Steady, Go!

Best of the 60s: The Story of Ready, Steady, Go!

Rôle: Self (archive footage)

Mick Fleetwood and Friends: Celebrate the Music of Peter Green and the Early Years of Fleetwood Mac

Mick Fleetwood and Friends: Celebrate the Music of Peter Green and the Early Years of Fleetwood Mac

Rôle: Self

The Who: The Night That Changed Rock

The Who: The Night That Changed Rock

Rôle: Self

The Night That Changed Rock

The Night That Changed Rock

Woodstock, ils voulaient changer le monde

Woodstock, ils voulaient changer le monde

Rôle: Self

Bad Reputation

Bad Reputation

Rôle: Self

Come Together The Rise of the Festival

Come Together The Rise of the Festival

The Who: Tommy Live at The Royal Albert Hall

The Who: Tommy Live at The Royal Albert Hall

Rôle: Himself – guitars, vocals

The Who: Rock in Rio 2017

The Who: Rock in Rio 2017

Rôle: guitar

The Who: Live at the Isle of Wight 2004 Festival

The Who: Live at the Isle of Wight 2004 Festival

Rôle: Self

Silent Voice

Silent Voice

Rôle: Main Title Theme Composer

Silent Voice

Silent Voice

Rôle: Theme Song Performance

Pete Townshend's Deep End - Face The Face

Pete Townshend's Deep End - Face The Face

Rôle: Self

Night Flight: Born Again

Night Flight: Born Again

Rôle: Self

The Who - Live In Hyde Park

The Who - Live In Hyde Park

Rôle: Himself - guitarist, vocals

Jean-Michel Jarre: Un voyage à travers le son

Jean-Michel Jarre: Un voyage à travers le son

Rôle: Self

It's Only Rock 'n' Roll: Rock 'n' Roll at the BBC

It's Only Rock 'n' Roll: Rock 'n' Roll at the BBC

Rôle: Self (archive footage)

Classic Quadrophenia

Classic Quadrophenia

Rôle: Self

Aucune image

The Who: French TV Archives 1965-1967

Lennon or McCartney

Lennon or McCartney

Rôle: Self

Play It Loud: The Story of Marshall

Play It Loud: The Story of Marshall

Rôle: Self

Led Zeppelin Played Here

Led Zeppelin Played Here

Rôle: Self (archive footage)

Woodstock: Untold Stories Revisited

Woodstock: Untold Stories Revisited

Rôle: Self

The Who - Quadrophenia Live In London

The Who - Quadrophenia Live In London

The Who: Sensation—The Story of Tommy

The Who: Sensation—The Story of Tommy

Rôle: Himself

Lambert & Stamp

Lambert & Stamp

Rôle: Himself

The Who - The Making of Tommy

The Who - The Making of Tommy

Rôle: Himself

Quadrophenia: Can You See the Real Me?

Quadrophenia: Can You See the Real Me?

Rôle: Himself

12-12-12 The Concert for Sandy Relief

12-12-12 The Concert for Sandy Relief

Rôle: Self

The Who: Live in Texas '75

The Who: Live in Texas '75

Rôle: Himself

Acoustic at the BBC

Acoustic at the BBC

Rôle: Self

The Who:  Purple Hearts and Power Chords

The Who: Purple Hearts and Power Chords

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Live - The Concert for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Live - The Concert for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

Rôle: Self

Woodstock: Untold Stories

Woodstock: Untold Stories

Rachel Fuller presents: In the Attic with Pete Townshend & Friends

Rachel Fuller presents: In the Attic with Pete Townshend & Friends

Rôle: Self

The Who:  Live at the Isle of Wight Festival 1970

The Who: Live at the Isle of Wight Festival 1970

Rôle: Himselft

The Who : Live at Kilburn 1977

The Who : Live at Kilburn 1977

Rôle: guitar

The Who - Live at the London Coliseum 1969

The Who - Live at the London Coliseum 1969

Rôle: Himself - guitars, vocals

The Who - Live at the London Coliseum 1969

The Who - Live at the London Coliseum 1969

Rôle: Writer

Smashing Pumpkins: If All Goes Wrong

Smashing Pumpkins: If All Goes Wrong

Rôle: Himself

VH1 Rock Honors: The Who

VH1 Rock Honors: The Who

Rôle: Self

Aucune image

Beat Club: The 40th Anniversary Edition

Amazing Journey: The Story of The Who

Amazing Journey: The Story of The Who

Rôle: Self

The Who: Stockholm 7/6/2007

The Who: Stockholm 7/6/2007

The Who: Dublin 6/29/2007

The Who: Dublin 6/29/2007

The Who: Cheshire 6/23/2007

The Who: Cheshire 6/23/2007

The Who: Lisbon 5/16/2007

The Who: Lisbon 5/16/2007

The Who: Atlantic City 3/9/2007

The Who: Atlantic City 3/9/2007

The Who: Fresno 2/25/2007

The Who: Fresno 2/25/2007

Dear Mr. Fantasy - A Celebration for Jim Capaldi

Dear Mr. Fantasy - A Celebration for Jim Capaldi

Rôle: Himself

The Who: Fragments Fan Club DVD

The Who: Fragments Fan Club DVD

Rôle: Himself

The Who: Grand Rapids 12/5/2006

The Who: Grand Rapids 12/5/2006

The Who: Quadrophenia Live With Special Guests

The Who: Quadrophenia Live With Special Guests

Rôle: Pete Townshend

Aucune image

The Who: Live at Lyon

Rôle: Himself (Guitars, Vocals)

The Who: Palm Springs 11/11/2006

The Who: Palm Springs 11/11/2006

The Who: BBC Electric Proms

The Who: BBC Electric Proms

Rôle: Himself

The Who: Baltimore 9/23/2006

The Who: Baltimore 9/23/2006

The Who: Holmdel 9/21/2006

The Who: Holmdel 9/21/2006

The Who: Boston 9/16/2006

The Who: Boston 9/16/2006

The Who: Wantagh 9/13/2006

The Who: Wantagh 9/13/2006

The Who: Philadelphia 9/12/2006

The Who: Philadelphia 9/12/2006

An Ox's Tale: The John Entwistle Story

An Ox's Tale: The John Entwistle Story

Rôle: Himself

The Who: Zaragoza 7/29/2006

The Who: Zaragoza 7/29/2006

The Who: Madrid 7/27/2006

The Who: Madrid 7/27/2006

The Who: Ulm 7/23/2006

The Who: Ulm 7/23/2006

The Who: St. Polten 7/22/2006

The Who: St. Polten 7/22/2006

The Who: Nyon 7/20/2006

The Who: Nyon 7/20/2006

The Who: Metz 7/18/2006

The Who: Metz 7/18/2006

The Who: Lyon 7/17/2006

The Who: Lyon 7/17/2006

The Who: Monte Carlo 7/15/2006

The Who: Monte Carlo 7/15/2006

The Who: Locarno 7/14/2006

The Who: Locarno 7/14/2006

The Who: Bonn 7/11/2006

The Who: Bonn 7/11/2006

The Who: Glasgow 7/9/2006

The Who: Glasgow 7/9/2006

The Who: Dublin 7/8/2006

The Who: Dublin 7/8/2006

The Who: Liverpool 7/6/2006

The Who: Liverpool 7/6/2006

The Who: Liverpool 7/5/2006

The Who: Liverpool 7/5/2006

The Who: Hampshire 7/3/2006

The Who: Hampshire 7/3/2006

The Who: Werchter 6/30/2006

The Who: Werchter 6/30/2006

The Who: Brighton 6/18/2006

The Who: Brighton 6/18/2006

The Who: Tommy Live With Special Guests

The Who: Tommy Live With Special Guests

Rôle: Self

The Who: Tommy Live With Special Guests

The Who: Tommy Live With Special Guests

Rôle: Writer

Wolkenjäger

Wolkenjäger

Rôle: Music

The Passing Show: The Life and Music of Ronnie Lane

The Passing Show: The Life and Music of Ronnie Lane

Rôle: Himself

The Who – Broadcast In Roundhouse Electric Proms 2006

The Who – Broadcast In Roundhouse Electric Proms 2006

Aucune image

The World's Greatest Gigs

The Who | Tommy and Quadrophenia Live

The Who | Tommy and Quadrophenia Live

Rôle: Self - Guitar, Vocals

The Britpop Story 'It Really, Really, Really, Could Happen'

The Britpop Story 'It Really, Really, Really, Could Happen'

Rôle: Self (archive footage)

Live Aid: 20 Years Ago Today

Live Aid: 20 Years Ago Today

Rôle: Self

Remember the Secret Policeman's Ball?

Remember the Secret Policeman's Ball?

Rôle: Self

Live Aid

Live Aid

One For The Road: Ronnie Lane Memorial Concert

One For The Road: Ronnie Lane Memorial Concert

Rôle: Self

The Who: Live in Boston

The Who: Live in Boston

Rôle: Himself

Police Protecting Children - Internet Paedophilia

Police Protecting Children - Internet Paedophilia

Rôle: Self

Mayor of the Sunset Strip

Mayor of the Sunset Strip

Rôle: Self

Brian Wilson: On Tour

Brian Wilson: On Tour

Rôle: Self

Monterey Pop: The Outtake Performances

Monterey Pop: The Outtake Performances

Pete Townshend: Music from Lifehouse

Pete Townshend: Music from Lifehouse

Pete Townshend: Music from Lifehouse

Pete Townshend: Music from Lifehouse

Rôle: Music

Being Mick

Being Mick

Rôle: Self

The Who & Special Guests: Live At The Royal Albert Hall

The Who & Special Guests: Live At The Royal Albert Hall

Rôle: Self - Lead Guitar / Vocals

Aucune image

The Beatles Revolution

Rôle: Self

Pete Townshend - Letterman Compilation 1985-1999

Pete Townshend - Letterman Compilation 1985-1999

Rôle: self

Classic Albums: The Who - Who's Next

Classic Albums: The Who - Who's Next

Rôle: Self

The Who - Who's Next

The Who - Who's Next

Rôle: Self

American Beauty

American Beauty

Rôle: Thanks

Le Géant de fer

Le Géant de fer

Rôle: Executive Producer

The Who : Live At the Isle of Wight

The Who : Live At the Isle of Wight

Rôle: Himself

The Rolling Stones Rock 'n' Roll Circus

The Rolling Stones Rock 'n' Roll Circus

Rôle: Self - Guitar

Pete Townshend - Live at Fillmore West, April 30th, 1996

Pete Townshend - Live at Fillmore West, April 30th, 1996

Rôle: guitar, vocals

1996 VH1 Honors

1996 VH1 Honors

A Celebration: The Music of Pete Townshend and The Who

A Celebration: The Music of Pete Townshend and The Who

Rôle: Self

The Who: Maximum R&B Live

The Who: Maximum R&B Live

Rôle: Himself

The Secret Adventures of Tom Thumb

The Secret Adventures of Tom Thumb

Rôle: Voice

Pete Townshend Live in New York Featuring Psychoderelict

Pete Townshend Live in New York Featuring Psychoderelict

Rôle: Himself

The Who | Live, Featuring the Rock Opera Tommy

The Who | Live, Featuring the Rock Opera Tommy

Rôle: Self - Guitars & Vocals / Mr. Walker / Mrs. Walker / Narrator

Jimi Plays Monterey

Jimi Plays Monterey

Rôle: Self (archive footage)

Dogs in Space

Dogs in Space

Rôle: Thanks

Pete Townshend - South Bank Show Documentary

Pete Townshend - South Bank Show Documentary

Rôle: self

The Who at Live Aid

The Who at Live Aid

Live Aid

Live Aid

Rôle: Self

White City

White City

Rôle: Pete Fountain

White City

White City

Rôle: Writer

The Who: Live from Toronto

The Who: Live from Toronto

Aucune image

The Who Rocks America 1982

Rôle: Himself

Video EP: Pete Townshend

Video EP: Pete Townshend

The Secret Policeman's Other Ball

The Secret Policeman's Other Ball

Rôle: Self

The Who - Live At Shea Stadium

The Who - Live At Shea Stadium

Rôle: Self

Concerts for the People of Kampuchea

Concerts for the People of Kampuchea

Rôle: Self

The Secret Policeman's Ball

The Secret Policeman's Ball

Rôle: Himself

Quadrophenia

Quadrophenia

Rôle: Executive Producer

Quadrophenia

Quadrophenia

Rôle: Music Director

Quadrophenia

Quadrophenia

Rôle: Story Consultant

The Who : The Kids Are Alright

The Who : The Kids Are Alright

Rôle: Self

Aucune image

O Parvardigar

Rôle: Music

Tommy

Tommy

Rôle: Himself

Tommy

Tommy

Rôle: Original Story

Tommy

Tommy

Rôle: Original Concept

Tommy

Tommy

Rôle: Original Music Composer

Jimi Hendrix

Jimi Hendrix

Rôle: Self

Sound of the City: London 1964-73

Sound of the City: London 1964-73

Rôle: Self

Double Pisces, Scorpio Rising

Double Pisces, Scorpio Rising

Rôle: Music

The Who ‎– Live At Tanglewood 1970

The Who ‎– Live At Tanglewood 1970

Rôle: Himself

Woodstock

Woodstock

Rôle: Self - The Who

Aucune image

Heads

Rôle: Self

Monterey Pop Festival 1967

Monterey Pop Festival 1967

Rôle: Self - The Who

Les Chemins perdus

Les Chemins perdus

Rôle: Himself

Carousella

Carousella

Rôle: himself

Seize millions de jeunes: Mods

Seize millions de jeunes: Mods

Rôle: Interviewee

THE WHO Live At The Chicago Amphitheater 1979

THE WHO Live At The Chicago Amphitheater 1979

Rôle: Himself

Aucune image

The Who - Live at the Silverdome

Rôle: Himself

The Who: Philadelphia 11/25/2006

The Who: Philadelphia 11/25/2006

The Who: Vancouver 10/8/2006

The Who: Vancouver 10/8/2006

Filmographie - Séries TV

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