Description
Acclaimed as a compelling and readable account of the life of the man who wrote 'hope I die before I get old', Mark Wilkerson's detailed account of the life of Pete Townshend became and instant classic rock biography
This edition has been expanded to include a new interview with Townshend himself as well as some revealing contributions from members of his family and Who insiders.
Having now reached his sixties, Townshend has battled drug and alcohol addiction while becoming one of rock's most eloquent and intelligent spokesman.
Ventures as a solo artist, Internet pioneer, literary editor and short story writer have vied with one another while his well-publicised public rows with Who singer Roger Daltrey have become the stuff of legend... and recent Who revival tours have ensured that the musician from West London who helped revolutionise '60s rock can still be seen doing what he became famous for in the first place.
Meanwhile this new edition of a distinguished biography reminds us of the excitement Pete Townshend generated and brings his story right up to date with many fascinating stops on the way.