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About Pete Townshend
Pete Townshend is an iconic English rock guitarist, singer and songwriter best known for being the lead guitarist and primary songwriter of The Who - the highly influential English rock band known for hits such as My Generation and Happy Jack. He was placed at the 10th position on Rolling Stone magazine's 2011 list of the 100 Greatest Guitarists of all Time.
Family Life
He married Karen Astley in 1968. Before the marriage officially ended in 2009, produced three children, including Emma Townsend.
Trivia
He is rumored to be bisexual. He once joking said in an interview that at a point in his life, he was sexually attracted to Mick Jagger of The Rolling Stones.
Over the years, he has faced a number of legal troubles, including his 1967 arrest for assaulting a police officer. He also spent five years on the sex offenders register in the 2000s.
He is partially deaf.
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F.A.Q. about Pete Townshend
When is his birthday?
Pete Townshend's birthday is on May 19, 1945.
In how many days is his birthday?
Pete Townshend's birthday is in 25 days
How old is he?
He is 78 years old.
Where is Pete Townshend from?
He was born in London, England, UK.