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Pete Townshend musical reflections
Overview
In an interview with Classic Album Review, The Who guitarist Pete Townshend discussed the band’s relationship to the heavy metal genre. While acknowledging that musicians have cited the 1970 album ‘Live At Leeds’ as an influence for experimental performances, Townshend stated, “No, I don’t necessarily think so,” regarding The Who being progenitors of the genre. He noted that AC/DC was the only heavy metal act he truly listened to.
Townshend also addressed his past views on Led Zeppelin. He explained a historical indifference toward the group, suggesting he felt they were attempting to “pinch” The Who’s audience, a feeling he compared to the arrival of Jimi Hendrix. He reported a shift in perspective, noting he has recently revisited their discography and found “some fucking great stuff there.” Consequently, Townshend has reached out to guitarist Jimmy Page to express this appreciation and attempt to arrange a meeting.
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Led Zeppelin · Pete Townshend · Jimmy Page · AC/DC · The Who
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[CULTURE] 2 sourcesPete Townshend discusses The Who and Led Zeppelin
The Who's Pete Townshend discussed the band's musical impact and his evolving appreciation for Led Zeppelin, noting he recently reached out to Jimmy Page after revisiting the group's discography.
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[CULTURE] 5 sourcesPete Townshend discusses heavy metal influences and Led Zeppelin
The Who's Pete Townshend told Classic Album Review that he never truly connected with Led Zeppelin during their rise, noting AC/DC was his only real heavy metal interest at the time.
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blabbermouth.net · consequenceofsound.net · guitarworld.com · loudersound.com · nme-jp.com · rollingstone.it · wmgk.com