Pete Townshend

Happy birthday to Pete Townshend, born 19th May 1945, singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist, The Who, (1965 UK No.2 single 'My Generation' 1967 US No.9 single 'I Can See For Miles' plus over 20 other UK Top 40 hit singles, 16 US Top 40 singles and rock opera albums Tommy & Quadrophenia). Townshend became known for his eccentric stage style during the band's early days, swinging his right arm against the guitar strings in his signature move; a windmill style, often smashing guitars on stage