If it had failed, we would have slid into ignominy": How Tommy was the last throw of the dice for The Who
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How 'the voice of God' inspired Pete Townshend to write The Who's classic album 'Tommy' - Far Out Magazine
Pete Townshend of The Who reflects on 'Tommy' at 50, his band's new album and not dying before he gets old - The San Diego Union-Tribune
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Pete Townshend of The Who performs in a stage version of the rock... | Pete townshend, Townshend, Pete
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