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Pete Townshend‌

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calendar1945-05-19

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Pete Townshend

Chiswick, London, England, UK

Pete Townshend

Chiswick, London, England, UK

Gender

Male

Birthday

calendar1945-05-19

Popularity

star3.2

Biography

Peter Dennis Blandford "Pete" Townshend (born 19 May 1945) is an English rock guitarist, vocalist, songwriter and author, known principally as the guitarist and songwriter for the rock group The Who, as well as for his own solo career. His career with The Who spans more than forty years, during which time the band grew to be considered one of the most influential bands of the 60s and 70s, and, according to Eddie Vedder, "possibly the greatest live band ever." Townshend is the primary songwriter for The Who, having written well over one hundred songs for the band's eleven studio albums, including concept albums and the rock operas Tommy and Quadrophenia, plus popular rock and roll radio staples like Who's Next, and dozens more that appeared as non-album singles, bonus tracks on reissues, and tracks on rarities compilations like Odds & Sods. He has also written over one hundred songs that have appeared on his solo albums, as well as radio jingles and television theme songs. Although known primarily as a guitarist, he also plays other instruments such as keyboards, banjo, accordion, synthesiser, bass guitar and drums, on his own solo albums, several Who albums, and as a guest contributor to a wide array of other artists' recordings. Townshend has never had formal lessons in any of the instruments he plays. Townshend has also been a contributor and author of newspaper and magazine articles, book reviews, essays, books, and scripts, as well as collaborating as a lyricist (and composer) for many other musical acts. Townshend was ranked #3 in Dave Marsh's list of Best Guitarists in The New Book of Rock Lists, #10 in Gibson.com's list of the top fifty guitarists, and #50 in Rolling Stone magazine's 2003 list: 100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time. Townshend was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of The Who in 1990. Description above from the Wikipedia article Pete Townshend, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia​

Movie Credits

Pete Townshend's Deep End - Face The Face

Pete Townshend's Deep End - Face The Face‌
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calendar 2016

The Kids Are Alright

The Kids Are Alright‌
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calendar 1979

Tommy

Tommy‌
star6.5
calendar 1975

Best of the 60s: The Story of Ready, Steady, Go!

Best of the 60s: The Story of Ready, Steady, Go!‌
star0.0
calendar 2021

The Who: At Kilburn 1977

The Who: At Kilburn 1977‌
star7.8
calendar 2008

THE WHO Live At The Chicago Amphitheater 1979

THE WHO Live At The Chicago Amphitheater 1979‌
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calendar

Monterey Pop

Monterey Pop‌
star7.3
calendar 1968

Remember the Secret Policeman's Ball?

Remember the Secret Policeman's Ball?‌
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calendar 2004

Have You Got It Yet? The Story of Syd Barrett and Pink Floyd

Have You Got It Yet? The Story of Syd Barrett and Pink Floyd‌
star7.6
calendar 2023

The Who: Maximum R&B Live

The Who: Maximum R&B Live‌
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calendar 1994

Classic Albums: The Who - Who's Next

Classic Albums: The Who - Who's Next‌
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calendar 1999

The Who: Live in Boston

The Who: Live in Boston‌
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calendar 2004

Led Zeppelin Played Here

Led Zeppelin Played Here‌
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calendar 2014

The History of Rock 'n' Roll

The History of Rock 'n' Roll‌
star10.0
calendar 1995

The Who: Rock in Rio 2017

The Who: Rock in Rio 2017‌
star8.0
calendar 2017

Amazing Journey: The Story of The Who

Amazing Journey: The Story of The Who‌
star6.9
calendar 2007

Acoustic at the BBC

Acoustic at the BBC‌
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calendar 2011

Listening to You: The Who Live at the Isle of Wight

Listening to You: The Who Live at the Isle of Wight‌
star6.3
calendar 1998

Classic Albums: The Who Sell Out

Classic Albums: The Who Sell Out‌
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calendar 2021

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Live - The Concert for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Live - The Concert for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame‌
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calendar 2009

The Secret Policeman's Ball

The Secret Policeman's Ball‌
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calendar 1979

Beat Club: The 40th Anniversary Edition

Beat Club: The 40th Anniversary Edition‌
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calendar 2008

Woodstock: Three Days That Defined a Generation

Woodstock: Three Days That Defined a Generation‌
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calendar 2019

Quadrophenia: Can You See the Real Me?

Quadrophenia: Can You See the Real Me?‌
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calendar 2013

The Who: One Band's Explosive Story

The Who: One Band's Explosive Story‌
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calendar 2022

The Beatles Revolution

The Beatles Revolution‌
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calendar 2000

Carousella

Carousella‌
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calendar 1966

The Who: Live in Texas '75

The Who: Live in Texas '75‌
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calendar 2012

The Passing Show: The Life and Music of Ronnie Lane

The Passing Show: The Life and Music of Ronnie Lane‌
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calendar 2006

The Who and Special Guests: Live at the Royal Albert Hall

The Who and Special Guests: Live at the Royal Albert Hall‌
star5.7
calendar 2000

The Who: BBC Electric Proms

The Who: BBC Electric Proms‌
star7.0
calendar 2006

White City

White City‌
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calendar 1985

The Who - The Making of Tommy

The Who - The Making of Tommy‌
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calendar 2013

The Who: Sensation - The Story of Tommy

The Who: Sensation - The Story of Tommy‌
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calendar 2014

Night Flight: Born Again

Night Flight: Born Again‌
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calendar 2016

The Who Live at Glastonbury

The Who Live at Glastonbury‌
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calendar 2007

The Who: Quadrophenia Live With Special Guests

The Who: Quadrophenia Live With Special Guests‌
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calendar 2006

The Who: Who's Next | Life House

The Who: Who's Next | Life House‌
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calendar 2023

The Who: French TV Archives 1965-1967

The Who: French TV Archives 1965-1967‌
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calendar 2015

A Celebration: The Music of Pete Townshend and The Who

A Celebration: The Music of Pete Townshend and The Who‌
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calendar 1994

The Who – Broadcast In Roundhouse Electric Proms 2006

The Who – Broadcast In Roundhouse Electric Proms 2006‌
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calendar 2006

The Who: Live at the Isle of Wight Festival 1970

The Who:  Live at the Isle of Wight Festival 1970‌
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calendar 2009

The Secret Policeman's Other Ball

The Secret Policeman's Other Ball‌
star6.0
calendar 1982

One For The Road: Ronnie Lane Memorial Concert

One For The Road: Ronnie Lane Memorial Concert‌
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calendar 2004

Dear Mr. Fantasy - A Celebration for Jim Capaldi

Dear Mr. Fantasy - A Celebration for Jim Capaldi‌
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calendar 2007

Pete Townshend - South Bank Show Documentary

Pete Townshend - South Bank Show Documentary‌
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calendar 1985

Pete Townshend - Letterman Compilation 1985-1999

Pete Townshend - Letterman Compilation 1985-1999‌
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calendar 1999

Brian Wilson: On Tour

Brian Wilson: On Tour‌
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calendar 2003

The Lost Paths

The Lost Paths‌
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calendar 1967

Pete Townshend - Live at Fillmore West, April 30th, 1996

Pete Townshend - Live at Fillmore West, April 30th, 1996‌
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calendar 1996

The Who Hits 50! Live

The Who Hits 50! Live‌
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calendar 2022

Classic Quadrophenia

Classic Quadrophenia‌
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calendar 2015

The Who: Live at Shea Stadium 1982

The Who: Live at Shea Stadium 1982‌
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calendar 1982

Lambert & Stamp

Lambert & Stamp‌
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calendar 2014

Pete Townshend: Music from Lifehouse

Pete Townshend: Music from Lifehouse‌
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calendar 2002

Jimi Hendrix

Jimi Hendrix‌
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calendar 1973

Woodstock: Untold Stories Revisited

Woodstock: Untold Stories Revisited‌
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calendar 2014

Woodstock: Untold Stories

Woodstock: Untold Stories‌
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calendar 2009

Monterey Pop: The Outtake Performances

Monterey Pop: The Outtake Performances‌
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calendar 2002

The Who at Live Aid

The Who at Live Aid‌
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calendar

The Britpop Story 'It Really, Really, Really, Could Happen'

The Britpop Story 'It Really, Really, Really, Could Happen'‌
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calendar 2005

Video EP: Pete Townshend

Video EP: Pete Townshend‌
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calendar 1982

The Who: Live in Hyde Park

The Who: Live in Hyde Park‌
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calendar 2015

Lennon or McCartney

Lennon or McCartney‌
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calendar 2014

The Who: Live at Lyon

The Who: Live at Lyon‌
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calendar 2006

The Who – With Orchestra Live At Wembley

The Who – With Orchestra Live At Wembley‌
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calendar

Police Protecting Children - Internet Paedophilia

Police Protecting Children - Internet Paedophilia‌
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calendar 2004

The Who: Live Hits

The Who:  Live Hits‌
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calendar 2005

Heads

Heads‌
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calendar 1969

The Who: Tommy

The Who: Tommy‌
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calendar 1969

The Who: Live from Toronto

The Who: Live from Toronto‌
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calendar 1984

Play It Loud: The Story of Marshall

Play It Loud: The Story of Marshall‌
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calendar 2014

Mayor of the Sunset Strip

Mayor of the Sunset Strip‌
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calendar 2003

The Who: Live at the London Coliseum 1969

The Who: Live at the London Coliseum 1969‌
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calendar 2008

The Who: Tommy Live With Special Guests

The Who: Tommy Live With Special Guests‌
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calendar 2006

Rachel Fuller presents: In the Attic with Pete Townshend & Friends

Rachel Fuller presents: In the Attic with Pete Townshend & Friends‌
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calendar 2009

An Ox's Tale: The John Entwistle Story

An Ox's Tale: The John Entwistle Story‌
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calendar 2006

The Who: Live at the Isle of Wight 2004 Festival

The Who: Live at the Isle of Wight 2004 Festival‌
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calendar 2017

Being Mick

Being Mick‌
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calendar 2001

The Rolling Stones Rock and Roll Circus

The Rolling Stones Rock and Roll Circus‌
star7.5
calendar 1996

Concerts for the People of Kampuchea

Concerts for the People of Kampuchea‌
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calendar 1981

Seize millions de jeunes: Mods

Seize millions de jeunes: Mods‌
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calendar 1965

The Who: Tommy Live at The Royal Albert Hall

The Who: Tommy Live at The Royal Albert Hall‌
star6.4
calendar 2017

Grateful Dead: Live on Rockpalast

Grateful Dead: Live on Rockpalast‌
star0.0
calendar 1981

Jean-Michel Jarre: The Rise of Electronic Music

Jean-Michel Jarre: The Rise of Electronic Music‌
star8.0
calendar 2015

Live Aid

Live Aid‌
star7.9
calendar 1985

The Who Rocks America 1982

The Who Rocks America 1982‌
star4.0
calendar 1983

Bad Reputation

Bad Reputation‌
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calendar 2018

The Who ‎– Live At Tanglewood 1970

The Who ‎– Live At Tanglewood 1970‌
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calendar 1970

The Who - Live at the Silverdome

The Who - Live at the Silverdome‌
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calendar

The Who: Quadrophenia - Live in London

The Who: Quadrophenia - Live in London‌
star5.9
calendar 2014

The Who: Live at Glastonbury 2015

The Who: Live at Glastonbury 2015‌
star9.0
calendar 2015

Sound of the City: London 1964-73

Sound of the City: London 1964-73‌
star7.0
calendar 1973

Smashing Pumpkins: If All Goes Wrong

Smashing Pumpkins: If All Goes Wrong‌
star7.0
calendar 2008

Woodstock

Woodstock‌
star7.5
calendar 1970

The Night That Changed Rock

The Night That Changed Rock‌
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calendar 2019

The Who: Fragments Fan Club DVD

The Who: Fragments Fan Club DVD‌
star0.0
calendar 2007

Live Aid: 20 Years Ago Today

Live Aid: 20 Years Ago Today‌
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calendar 2005

Pete Townshend Live in New York Featuring Psychoderelict

Pete Townshend Live in New York Featuring Psychoderelict‌
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calendar 1993

The Who: Philadelphia 11/25/2006

The Who: Philadelphia 11/25/2006‌
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calendar

The Who: Vancouver 10/8/2006

The Who: Vancouver 10/8/2006‌
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calendar

The Who: Philadelphia 9/12/2006

The Who: Philadelphia 9/12/2006‌
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calendar 2006

The Who: Grand Rapids 12/5/2006

The Who: Grand Rapids 12/5/2006‌
star0.0
calendar 2006

The Who: Fresno 2/25/2007

The Who: Fresno 2/25/2007‌
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calendar 2007

The Who: Cheshire 6/23/2007

The Who: Cheshire 6/23/2007‌
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calendar 2007

The Who: Monte Carlo 7/15/2006

The Who: Monte Carlo 7/15/2006‌
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calendar 2006

The Who: Nyon 7/20/2006

The Who: Nyon 7/20/2006‌
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calendar 2006

The Who: Atlantic City 3/9/2007

The Who: Atlantic City 3/9/2007‌
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calendar 2007

The Who: Palm Springs 11/11/2006

The Who: Palm Springs 11/11/2006‌
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calendar 2006

The Who: Werchter 6/30/2006

The Who: Werchter 6/30/2006‌
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calendar 2006

The Who: Lisbon 5/16/2007

The Who: Lisbon 5/16/2007‌
star0.0
calendar 2007

The Who: Dublin 6/29/2007

The Who: Dublin 6/29/2007‌
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calendar 2007

12-12-12 | The Concert for Sandy Relief

12-12-12 | The Concert for Sandy Relief‌
star6.6
calendar 2012

The World's Greatest Gigs

The World's Greatest Gigs‌
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calendar 2005

The Who: Brighton 6/18/2006

The Who: Brighton 6/18/2006‌
star0.0
calendar 2006

The Who: Hampshire 7/3/2006

The Who: Hampshire 7/3/2006‌
star0.0
calendar 2006

VH1 Rock Honors: The Who

VH1 Rock Honors: The Who‌
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calendar 2008

The Who: Liverpool 7/5/2006

The Who: Liverpool 7/5/2006‌
star0.0
calendar 2006

The Who: Liverpool 7/6/2006

The Who: Liverpool 7/6/2006‌
star0.0
calendar 2006

The Who: Glasgow 7/9/2006

The Who: Glasgow 7/9/2006‌
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calendar 2006

The Who: Bonn 7/11/2006

The Who: Bonn 7/11/2006‌
star0.0
calendar 2006

The Who: Lyon 7/17/2006

The Who: Lyon 7/17/2006‌
star0.0
calendar 2006

The Who: St. Polten 7/22/2006

The Who: St. Polten 7/22/2006‌
star0.0
calendar 2006

The Who: Ulm 7/23/2006

The Who: Ulm 7/23/2006‌
star0.0
calendar 2006

The Who: Metz 7/18/2006

The Who: Metz 7/18/2006‌
star0.0
calendar 2006

The Who: Dublin 7/8/2006

The Who: Dublin 7/8/2006‌
star0.0
calendar 2006

The Who: Locarno 7/14/2006

The Who: Locarno 7/14/2006‌
star0.0
calendar 2006

The Who: Purple Hearts and Power Chords

The Who:  Purple Hearts and Power Chords‌
star0.0
calendar 2011

The Who | Live, Featuring the Rock Opera Tommy

The Who | Live, Featuring the Rock Opera Tommy‌
star8.0
calendar 1989

The Who | Tommy and Quadrophenia Live

The Who | Tommy and Quadrophenia Live‌
star7.0
calendar 2005

Live Aid

Live Aid‌
star9.1
calendar 2004

Mick Fleetwood and Friends: Celebrate the Music of Peter Green and the Early Years of Fleetwood Mac

Mick Fleetwood and Friends: Celebrate the Music of Peter Green and the Early Years of Fleetwood Mac‌
star9.0
calendar 2020

The Who: The Night That Changed Rock

The Who: The Night That Changed Rock‌
star0.0
calendar 2019

The Who: Zaragoza 7/29/2006

The Who: Zaragoza 7/29/2006‌
star0.0
calendar 2006

The Who: Madrid 7/27/2006

The Who: Madrid 7/27/2006‌
star0.0
calendar 2006

The Who: Wantagh 9/13/2006

The Who: Wantagh 9/13/2006‌
star0.0
calendar 2006

The Who: Baltimore 9/23/2006

The Who: Baltimore 9/23/2006‌
star0.0
calendar 2006

The Who: Holmdel 9/21/2006

The Who: Holmdel 9/21/2006‌
star0.0
calendar 2006

The Who: Boston 9/16/2006

The Who: Boston 9/16/2006‌
star0.0
calendar 2006

The Secret Adventures of Tom Thumb

The Secret Adventures of Tom Thumb‌
star6.7
calendar 1993

The Sparks Brothers

The Sparks Brothers‌
star7.4
calendar 2021

Tv Credits

The Simpsons

The Simpsons‌
star8.0
calendar 1989

Top of the Pops

Top of the Pops‌
star6.6
calendar 1964

The Secret Policeman's Ball

The Secret Policeman's Ball‌
star5.0
calendar 1976

VH1 Rock Honors

VH1 Rock Honors‌
star7.0
calendar 2006

Where Are They Now?

Where Are They Now?‌
star7.5
calendar 1999

The Kennedy Center Honors

The Kennedy Center Honors‌
star7.2
calendar 1978

Les Rendez-vous du dimanche

Les Rendez-vous du dimanche‌
star6.0
calendar 1975

Omnibus

Omnibus‌
star7.0
calendar 1967

The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon

The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon‌
star5.8
calendar 2014

Rockpalast

Rockpalast‌
star10.0
calendar 1974

Na siehste!

Na siehste!‌
star0.0
calendar 1987

Behind the Music

Behind the Music‌
star6.8
calendar 1997

Classic Albums

Classic Albums‌
star7.8
calendar 1997

Great Performances

Great Performances‌
star4.9
calendar 1971