Ahh, beloved pete, who i, at risk of taunting from my friends, favor greater than roger daughtry. Pete also recorded an unabridged 15 cd audiobook in which he read the entire book. On the night the kinks finished recording waterloo sunset, in april 1967, the longsuffering wife of the 22yearold ray davies drove him from the studio down to the riverside spot. The original manuscript that pete gave to harpercollins was around 1,000 pages long, which was heavily edited to just over 500 pages. If id paid attention to those lyrics years ago, i probably wouldnt have been so surprised by his depth and talent. Just for the record, my arrest was probably one of the best things that ever happened to me.
Would you try another book from pete townshend andor pete townshend. Pete townshend audio books, best sellers, author bio. Pete townshends talent as a writer extends far beyond the songs that he is famous for penning. The most highly anticipated autobiography of the year, and the story of a man who. Pete townshends biog is not for the faint of heart. Ray davies on understanding hipsters, not talking to pete. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. In his debut novel, rock legend pete townshend explores the anxiety of modern life and madness in a story that stretches across two generations of a london family, their lovers. The book has a great cast, although apart from the retelling of some well known anecdotes i would liked to have learned more about his band mates,still it wasnt, their book in truth. Pete townshend on creativity, the age of anxiety and the whos new record. It was published by harpercollins in october 2012 in both book and ebook format, plus an unabridged 15cd audiobook. One of his generations definitive voices, the lead songwriter and guitarist for the who pursued a fascinating, idiosyncratic path for his solo.
Who i am first edition, first impression by townshend, pete isbn. Pete townshendtalks about early years,the who, hendrix,clapton and his arrest radio broadcast 2012 duration. The driving force behind the legendary band the who, townshend revolutionized rock with his guitar and pen. Browse pete townshends bestselling audiobooks and newest titles. The age of anxiety is a great rock novel, but that is one of the less important things about it.
Im listening to his newly released autobiography who i am i. But even as the principle songwriter and lead guitarist for the who, it would be unjust to define pete townshend s life simply through his achievements with bandmates daltrey, moon and ent. The debut novel by pete townshend, one of the worlds greatest rock stars. The book was originally published in hardcover, and was later released in paperback editions. He explains that he found it difficult to write, and i found it difficult to read. If i push myself i come up with a truly great modern. Pete townshend on creativity, the age of anxiety and the.
Son of cliff townshend and brother of simon townshend. The age of anxiety by pete townshend is a free netgalley ebook that i read in late october. So i want to add a female great book and so many come up in a tumult that i cant fix on a single one. Pete townshend, the whos guitarist and principal songwriter, was born into a musical family in chiswick, west london, on may 19, 1945. Who i am pete townshend audiobook online download, free. Who i am pete townshend audio book torrent free download, 127473. He is one of the greatest musical talents britain has ever produced. The most highly anticipated autobiography of the year, and the story of a man who is a londoner and a mod. The whopete townshend quadrophenia directors cut uk.
Get 50% off this audiobook at the audiobooksnow online audio book store and download or stream it right to your computer, smartphone or tablet. Discover more authors youll love listening to on audible. Also included is a laid in paper from eel pie with a note from rachel fuller. Pete townshend has always been rock n rolls reluctant warrior. Written by pete townshend, audiobook narrated by pete townshend. With vocal melody, lyrics, piano accompaniment, chord names and guitar chord diagrams. Pete townshend has had an enormous impact on the world of music for over 50 years as a composer, guitarist, singer, pianist, producer, electronic music pioneer, author, and as the creative force behind. His literary accomplishments span decades, and include writing a large variety of articles, poems. Browse pete townshend s bestselling audiobooks and newest titles. Pete townshend audio books, best sellers, author bio audible.
A former rock star disappears on the cumberland moors. Townshends writing, and choice to narrate the book himself, put this book in that category. Pete townshend talks about his book who i am, his arrest, family. Shop amongst our popular books, including 17, the age of anxiety, who i am and more from pete townshend. The whos lead guitarist pete townshend has announced his debut novel the age of anxiety, an extended meditation on manic genius and the dark art of creativity that will be published. Pete also recorded an unabridged 15 cd audiobook in which he. Get this book free when you sign up for a 30day trial. World cafe townshend talks about his debut novel, how it relates to the whos rock opera, tommy, and what. The official site for pete townshend, guitarist and songwriter for the who. Who i am is a memoir by rock guitarist and composer pete townshend of the who. Signin to download and listen to this audiobook today. Who i am entered the new york times bestsellers list at no. Pete favored the hiwatt amps and speakers from the late 1960s all the way through the 1982 era.
In his debut novel, rock legend pete townshend explores the anxiety of modern life and madness in a story that stretches across two generations of a london family, their lovers, collaborators, and friends. Its a pulsating, raw, and painful account of a tumultuous rise to musical stardom. He is best known for his more than 50year association with the rock band the who. Signed by pete townshend and rachel fuller on the first page. One of rock musics most intelligent and literary performers, pete townshendguitarist, songwriter, editortells his closestheld stories about the origins of the preeminent twentiethcentury band the. In his new 500page memoir, pete townshend, quixotic songwriterguitarist for the who, bares his soul.
Gripper written by pete townshend read by pete townshend format. I was disappointed to find that towshend really is the self absorbed arrogant jerk that he has always. Pete townshend author, narrator, harperaudio publisher. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. His father cliff played the alto saxophone with the. Pete townshend talks about his autobiography who i am, his father, mood swings,tommy, post war generation and his aunt. Pete townshends autobiography was commissioned in 1996. It was published by harpercollins in october 2012 in both book and ebook format, plus an unabridged 15cd audiobook read by townshend. The narrator is a brilliant creation cultured, witty and unreliable. One of rock musics most intelligent and literary performers, pete townshendguitarist, songwriter, editortells his closestheld stories about the origins of the preeminent twentiethcentury.
Download and keep this book for free with a 30 day trial. The book lacks the fiery eloquence of townshends windmilling mind, and there is a sad lack of hellyeah enjoyment in his life, as found, for example, in keith richardss indulgent memoir. Written by pete townshend, narrated by pete townshend. With eloquence, fierce intelligence, and brutal honesty, pete townshend has written a deeply personal book that also stands as a primary source for popular musics greatest. Pete townshends memoir, who i am, differs from other memoirs written by rock stars because its not just a. British singer, guitarist, songwriter and author, born 19 may 1945 in chiswick, london, england, uk. Peter pete dennis blandford townshend born 19 may 1945 is an english multiinstrumentalist, singer and songwriter. A memoir as read by the subject himself in audio book formatwhich is a.