PETE TOWNSHEND is known principally as the lead guitarist and composer for The Who, as well as for his solo career. His career with The Who spans sixty years, during which time Townshend has written well over a hundred songs for the band’s twelve studio albums, including the rock operas Tommy and Quadrophenia and the rock radio staple Who’s Next. From classic singles such as ‘My Generation’ and ‘Substitute’ to Tommy, Life House and Quadrophenia, Townshend has always been at the forefront of his profession. Though known mainly as a guitarist and singer, he is an accomplished keyboard player, and many other instruments. As a solo artist he had released seven studio albums, several live albums including Deep End Live! (1986), Live at Sadler’s Wells (1999) and Live at La Jolla (two shows) (2001). Other albums are his home demo releases, Scoop (1983), Another Scoop (1987) and Scoop 3 (2001).