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The Who's Pete Townshend Reveals How He Curated the 'Quadrophenia' Box Set

Amy Sciarretto — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 23:00:25 +0000

The reissue of the Who‘s rock opera ‘Quadrophenia’ has been guided by the careful hand and direction of guitarist Pete Townshend. The new version is remastered and features Townshend’s demos of each song, as well as extensive liner notes. In a pair of videos, the guitarist shares his methodology behind the reissue.

'Quadrophenia Was the Last Definitive Who Album'

Tommy B — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 13:23:01 +0000

Everyone has their favorites, and when it comes to Who albums, Pete Townshend’s is Quadrophenia. ”I’m very proud of it,” he said at the media launch of the director’s cut reissue of Quadrophenia this week (via Music Radar). “It’s the only Who album I produced on my own. I’m amazed by what we managed to [...]

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Tommy B — Sun, 31 Jul 2011 12:56:08 +0000

Despite reports from Roger Daltrey that Pete Townshend’s hearing is preventing him from touring, the legendary guitarist has announced that The Who will tour next year. The Rock and Roll Hall of Famers will perform their 1973 rock opera Quadrophenia on the road, according to a post on Townshend’s blog. “The reason I am not [...]

The Who to Release 'Quadrophenia' Boxed Set, Possible Tour to Follow?

Chris M. Junior — Fri, 29 Jul 2011 16:42:03 +0000

The Who‘s ‘Quadrophenia’ is about to get a whole lot bigger.

The double-album rock opera from 1973 will be re-released in November as part of a boxed set compiled by Who guitarist/songwriter Pete Townshend, who says he and singer Roger Daltrey may perform ‘Quadrophenia’ next year on tour.