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Pete Townshend — Age & Birthday

Born: 19 May 1945 · Age: 81

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Pete Townshend is 81 years old as of October 2026. He was born on 19 May 1945.

Lead guitarist and principal songwriter for the rock band The Who

Did you know?He became famous for his signature windmill arm motion while playing guitar and for smashing his instruments on stage.

Peter Dennis Blandford Townshend (born 19 May 1945) is an English musician and songwriter. He is the co-founder, guitarist, keyboardist, second lead vocalist, and principal songwriter of the Who, one of the most influential rock bands of the 1960s and 1970s.

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Age: 81
Status: Living

Born: May 19, 1945 · London, United Kingdom
Nationality: British
Known for: Music, Film, Literature

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Father: Cliff Townshend
Spouses: Karen Townshend, Rachel Fuller

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