Pete Townshend
Guitarist

Pete Townshend Net Worth

Pete Townshend, born on May 19, 1945 in London, England, is best known as the lead guitarist of the iconic rock band The Who. The band released hits such as "My Generation" and Townshend was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1990.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Birth Day May 19, 1945
Birth Place London, England
Age 78 YEARS OLD
Birth Sign Taurus

💰 Net worth: $40 million (2024)

About

Lead Guitarist of The Who, the group that released hits like "My Generation." He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1990.

Before Fame

He had plans to become a graphic Artist before his music career took off. His grandmother bought him his first guitar in 1956.

Trivia

After having a spiritual awakening and becoming a Baba disciple, he was one of very few rock stars who opposed the use of psychedelic drugs.

Family Life

He married Karen Astley on May 20, 1968 and they divorced in 2009, having separated in 1994. He has two daughters named Emma and Aminta and a son named Joseph.

Associated With

Eddie Vedder called The Who the greatest live band ever.

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