In an interview with The New York Times published on Tuesday, Aug. 26, the legendary guitarist joked about the many years the band — who had their first farewell tour in 1982 — has been in the ...

Regarding The Who’s retirement from touring, Townshend declared, “We reserve the right to pop up again, but I think one thing is very clear: that at our age, we will not.” Pete has said in many ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Frazer Harrison/Getty Images As the Who undertake their final tour, it’s worth ...

The Who’s Pete Townshend, 80, Says He Has 5 Years Left in His Show Business Career originally appeared on Parade. Legendary musician Pete Townshend isn't planning on staying onstage forever. When ...

Pete Townshend Opens Up on His Complicated Partnership in The Who originally appeared on Parade. Pete Townshend has come a long way from smashing his guitars on stage, but just like in the past, he ...

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - AUGUST 30: Roger Daltrey and Pete Townshend perform onstage during the The Who - The Song Is Over - North American Farewell Tour at Madison Square Garden on August 30, 2025 in New ...

The rock group, who had their first farewell tour in 1982, recently kicked off their The Song Is Over farewell run Ilana Kaplan is a Staff Editor at PEOPLE. She has been working at PEOPLE since 2023.

At 80 years old, The Who's Pete Townshend still has a lot to give. In an interview with AARP, the rock band's guitarist and lead songwriter opened up about his career over the past 60 years and ...