Pete Townshend

About Pete Townshend

Birth Day: May 19, 1945
Birth Place: London, England

Pete Townshend

Pete Townshend was born on May 19, 1945 in London, England. Lead guitarist of The Who, the group that released hits like "My Generation." He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1990.
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Popular As Pete Townshend
Occupation Guitarist
Age 79 years old
Zodiac Sign Taurus
Born May 19, 1945 (London, England)
Birthday May 19
Town/City London, England
Nationality England

🌙 Zodiac

Pete Townshend’s zodiac sign is Taurus. According to astrologers, Taurus is practical and well-grounded, the sign harvests the fruits of labor. They feel the need to always be surrounded by love and beauty, turned to the material world, hedonism, and physical pleasures. People born with their Sun in Taurus are sensual and tactile, considering touch and taste the most important of all senses. Stable and conservative, this is one of the most reliable signs of the zodiac, ready to endure and stick to their choices until they reach the point of personal satisfaction.

🌙 Chinese Zodiac Signs

Pete Townshend was born in the Year of the Rooster. Those born under the Chinese Zodiac sign of the Rooster are practical, resourceful, observant, analytical, straightforward, trusting, honest, perfectionists, neat and conservative. Compatible with Ox or Snake.

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About

Lead Guitarist of The Who, the group that released hits like "My Generation." He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1990.

Before Fame

He had plans to become a graphic Artist before his music career took off. His grandmother bought him his first guitar in 1956.

Trivia

After having a spiritual awakening and becoming a Baba disciple, he was one of very few rock stars who opposed the use of psychedelic drugs.

Family Life

He married Karen Astley on May 20, 1968 and they divorced in 2009, having separated in 1994. He has two daughters named Emma and Aminta and a son named Joseph.

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Eddie Vedder called The Who the greatest live band ever.

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