What made this project evolve from one that would have ended up with me holding a folio a book of written music to a fully fledged recording. Townshends struggles with drugs and alcohol and his inability to stay connected with his wife and home run parallel with an international career in rock music and writing. Browse pete townshends bestselling audiobooks and newest titles. His literary accomplishments span decades, and include writing a large variety of articles, poems. Listen the original who i am audiobook by pete townshend in full length for free. One of rock musics most intelligent and literary performers, pete townshend guitarist, songwriter, editortells his closestheld stories about the origins of the preeminent twentiethcentury band the who, his own career as an artist and performer, and his restless life in and out of the public eye in this candid autobiography, who i am. He is best known for his more than 50year association with the rock band the who. It was published by harpercollins in october 2012 in both book and ebook format, plus an unabridged 15cd audiobook read by townshend.
Townshend says his child pornography arrest led to his colon cancer diagnosis, which saved his life. Pete townshend audio books, best sellers, author bio. Pete townshends memoir, who i am, differs from other memoirs written by rock stars because its not just a. Written by pete townshend, narrated by pete townshend. Apple music is streaming audiobooks based on books by musicians including questlove, rakim, patti smith, pete townshend, kim gordon. 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. Townshend comes across a a very honest figure who doesnt,shy away from the truth about himself and his weaknesses,of which there appear to have been many. In his debut novel, rock legend pete townshend explores the anxiety of modern life and madness in a story that stretches across two. In his debut novel, rock legend pete townshend explores the anxiety of modern life and madness in a story that stretches across two generations. Who i am is a memoir by rock guitarist and composer pete townshend of the who. Pete townshend from the who arrives at jfk airport on aug. 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. He is best known for his more than 50year association with the rock band the who, as cofounder and leader, principal songwriter, guitarist and secondary lead vocalist.
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Peter pete dennis blandford townshend born 19 may 1945 is an english multiinstrumentalist, singer and songwriter. Discover more authors youll love listening to on audible. Pete townshend audio books, best sellers, author bio audible. The most highly anticipated autobiography of the year, and the story of a man who. Apple music adds artists audiobooks for streaming music ally. Signin to download and listen to this audiobook today. Written by pete townshend, audiobook narrated by pete townshend. Download and keep this book for free with a 30 day trial.
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