Sunday, May 21, 2023

Belated Happy Birthday, Pete Townshend!

 https://www.amazon.com/Who-Am-Memoir-Pete-Townshend/dp/006212725X


      Most Rock and Roll autobiographies are little more than a litany of sex, drugs, and perhaps rehab,. And most are "As told to" someone who can write. Not this one,

     Townshend speaks honestly and with clarity. He talks about the creative process, and gives insight into the music he has written,.  This book is worth one's time.

     I also include a link to something from his solo work.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vOFyO6IqYk0




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