Pete Townshend

Pete Townshend

artist United Kingdom

Pete Townshend is an iconic English musician, best known as the lead guitarist and primary songwriter of the legendary rock band The Who. Born on May 19, 1945, in Chiswick, London, Townshend is celebrated for his innovative guitar work, energetic performances, and contributions to rock music, particularly through classic albums like 'Tommy' and 'Who’s Next.' His songwriting often explores themes of youthful rebellion and social commentary, and he is also known for his theatrical stage presence, including his famous guitar-smashing antics. Beyond his work with The Who, Townshend has pursued a successful solo career and is recognized as a key figure in the development of rock music.

Born on May 19, 1945 (79 years old)

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.02%
Persistence
1 wks
Reach
449,930
Power
20,873$
Sentiment
7.28
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Sweden 13 5.54 0.53% +0% 10,099,265 53,719 $530,000 2,819$
United States 3 6.33 0.07% +0% 331,002,651 222,598 $21,000,000 14,122$
United Kingdom 2 8.00 0.05% +10% 67,886,011 39,976 $2,700,000 1,590$
Canada 2 5.50 0.09% +0% 38,005,238 33,353 $1,700,000 1,492$
Hungary 1 5.00 0.06% +0% 9,660,351 5,367 $160,000 89$
Brazil 1 9.00 0.04% +0% 211,049,527 89,694 $1,500,000 637$
Portugal 1 8.00 0.05% +0% 10,196,709 5,224 $240,000 123$
Totals 23 677,899,752 449,931 $27,830,000 20,872$
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Recent Mentions

United Kingdom United Kingdom: The Who’s guitarist and songwriter Pete Townshend said on Saturday that the 59-year-old has been welcomed back into the fold. 8

The Guardian: Zak Starkey reinstated as The Who’s drummer, days after departure | The Who

Canada Canada: Pete Townshend is a co-founder of the Who who clarified Zak Starkey's status on social media. 6

The Globe and Mail: The Who reinstates Zak Starkey days after parting ways with drummer