Happy birthday! Pete Townshend turns 78 today

The iconic and legendary guitarist turns 78 on Friday, May. 19, 2023.

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Who guitarist Pete Townshend is celebrating his 78th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed guitarists of his generation.

Popular guitarist Pete Townshend has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 78th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Townshend, a cultural icon

Born Peter Dennis Blandford Townshend in London on May 19, 1945, his career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in British history. Townshend's not just a great guitarist, he's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little Pete hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Pete Townshend as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 78.

Happy Birthday, Pete, you're the best!

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