12/18/02
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Fans of Pete Townshend may be interested to know that Bo Diddley, one of the founding fathers of rock & roll and the popularizer of the world-famous "Bo Diddley beat", has announced that he will be launching his new website and online store this coming Thanksgiving. The website, which with typical idiosyncrasy he has named "Bo Bo Diddley's Turnup Root", is located at http://www.turnup-root.com/
In conjunction with his new website, Bo Diddley is currently also shaping up to release CDs of both brand new recordings as well as a series of exciting limited edition collectors' CDs of previously unreleased archive material recorded in his various home studios during the past 40 years. Right now, visitors to his website can shop online at Bo Diddley's Online Store powered by CafePress.com and purchase a range of cool-looking and exclusive limited edition items including T-shirts and sweatshirts.
For further information, please visit: "Bo Bo Diddley's Turnup Root" at http://www.turnup-root.com/
10/27/02
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Jai Baba Pete!
I came to Baba due to that article in Rolling Stone in 1970 when I was 13. I havebeenlistening to your music all this time and want to tell you Baba comes through your music. Thanks.
Always in Meher,
Radhabai
10/4/02
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you rule
10/2/02
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Dear Pete,
I love the way you play your guitar. I also love your sense of humor, I would love an autographed picture of yours if possible. Thanks Nadya Esparza 18416 Halsted St #222 Northridge, CA 91325
9/17/02
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Hi Everyone,
Like the subject says, it's time for another contest here at The Night Owl. This time, we're giving away a set of the two latest releases by The Who: My Generation - Deluxe Edition, and The Ultimate Who. These rare advance CDs will be a special treat for the Who collectors out there. All you have to do to win is answer the questions on our contest page. We'll select a random winner from the correct entries.
Good luck!
Steve
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8/28/02
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Thanks for the great show in Grand Rapids last night. I have been a fan for years ( have all CD's), this was first time to see you live. I was blown away by the performance. John would be proud, and the tour honors his memory.
8/23/02
5:22:21 PM
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sorry about john and keith . viva the who!! uge & sampol
8/23/02
5:09:40 PM
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where are you now?
8/9/02
2:46:34 AM
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Pete...can you hear me? I just want to say... you are a sensation
8/1/02
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The Who at Hershey Park?? No words could describe how fantastic the show was, but Pete.. if you think Pennsylvania is "pretty", it's not us Yanks who are "mad"... you've been eating way too much British bovine products! Also, we all want to know where you guys are storing your decrepit portraits, because you (all) look mahvelous. Ta from Stacy (Baltimore)
7/17/02
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hi
7/14/02
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I have already posted a message to Peter (as he was known in our family) and I am rather surprised that I have not received any answer. As I said originally I am not after a nything, I just would like to have a cup of tea with him when and if he is coming to Tampa Florida in the near future, as I am a relative and I was dearly loved by his mother and also his grandfather, who was my dad's brother. I hope that this time my e-mail will be answered. If Peter needs any more information, I can tell things that only I am privy to as to what the name of his dad's mum was and also what my dad did at his wedding. Maggie Toon (maiden name) Maureen Dennis
7/11/02
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im gonna miss your concert on july 26 my 47th birthday'''waited to long for ticket. i must say you got the biggest balls in rock keep telling it like it is pete what an amazing human you are. thanks garry papagno shrewsbury,Mass. USA
7/7/02
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Dear Peter, I am going to send you a long e0mail because I have a very close relationship with you from when you were a little boy, my dad was Patsy Dennis - your grandad's brother and I spent many lovely weekends with your mum my Aunty Betty, you can tell from this that I am not someone who is telling a fib. I have tried to see you a couple of times, but it was always refused, I should really like us to have a cup of tea the next time you are in the Tampa area of Florida which is near where I live. You were fourand five years of age when we used to take your little white dog for a walk on Ealing Common and I saw your dad a few times but mostly he was away performing with the Squadronaires dance band. My dad passed away last year at the age of 91 and my mum died at the age of 81 in 1994. I know that Betty also died I was always kept informed by dad. I really look forward to hearing from you when you have a few minutes Peter. I saw you on the tv. the other day at the memorial to your dear friend Entwhistle, he is now in God's hands.
Maggie Toon previously Maureen Dennis daughter of Patrick Dennis. My e-mail address is maggiescritters@citicom.com and my home telephone number is 727-781-8331 and my address in Florida is 928, Gillespie Dr. Palm Harbor, Fl. 34684
7/2/02
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My heart goes out to you & Roger over the loss of your friend John. Music lost a great one.... again. Being a working bass player, and 40 years old, John was a huge influence to me & millions of others.... I am sure. Thank you for all the memories & music I have & will continue to live my life to. John will live on in our music. Be strong & Carry on. Respectfully, Vince Rule/ Grass Valley, California.
7/2/02
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My heart goes out to you & Roger over the loss of your friend John. Music lost a great one.... again. Being a working bass player, and 40 years old, John was a huge influence to me & millions of others.... I am sure. Thank you for all the memories & music I have & will continue to live my life by. John will live on in our music. Be strong & Carry on. Respectfully, Vince Rule/ Grass Valley, California.
6/29/02
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Hi Pete,
firstly Johns death shocked me a lot.One of my favourite heroes was suddenly away. The next message wich shocked me,was the News,that "THE WHO" will continue the Tour ! The show must go on,that´s what also John wanted,because he was an extraordianry musican and entertainer. And from my view,he was the Hendrix for bass players. Of course another bassplayer will adapt his lines,but can he be so strong as John.
John was an unique voice in the bass playêr league.Someone,whom I can copy by CDs or LPs,,but not in his live style.John was always the peaceful anglepoint of the Who.In hot Water he was the Rock.The Angle Point of the Who.Keith was already a big loss. But John is missing much more. Now it seems,like the Who are the two solo violins in a string quartett without cello and viola.
John had an unique style.I don´t want to see Stanley Clarke,not Doug Wimbish,not Flea,not Fieldy,not Tony Levin....All of them have not the sound of John ! Maybe only John Wetton,could be a choice ! Or me ?
I have learnt a lot about Johns playing. Know how he could shimmer between different frequencies without using an EQ. John was my heroe as bassplayer at first and will it be at last. Wether Jaco,nor Stanley,nor Graham, or Hodgkinson could change my Style.
All guitatists say,they are influenced by Hendrix,well,I am influenced as bassplayer by John Alec Entwistle.
Good Luck for the Tour.
Martin
6/29/02
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To Pete and Roger, Keep it going Boys! The show must go on. Condolences and Applause to you both.Hope to see you at The Gorge,Washington-I'll be sporting to Union Jack. Good Luck and Take Care,
Mark from The Isle of Wight
6/29/02
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I was fishing when my dad thought he heard of Johns passing I prayed that he was wrong, we thought that the tour would be canceled, but dad thought I think the band will think what John wanted, and John would want for the band to rock n roll and show the bands like U2 Kiss that their just a bunch of pussies tennie popers. Isaid I was pondering the same thing. I aint heard of the band till this year and theire stuff just does not click. Now John can see for miles and miles in heaven and he will be fucken jamming with you guys well you are Rocken in your finest hour and year . You guys were going to meake more music. I say this Nolan Ryan never learned how to throw no fucking curve ball like an expert becsue his #1 pitch was a fastball in other words why some shitty songs when your fastballs get the job done with an added 100% I started crying when I heard you were going to reschedile and knew for a fact that Rock n rollers never die! When we heard that you were going to play Hollywood bowl we had our hopes that you were going to play at the Verizon, but when we heard arrow say no, we were bummed and nervous and we finaly got on ticket masters and got the cheaperst tickets so when can be there. But we found out you are to play at the verizon and now were stuck with two sets up tick what a great problem to have. This will be KNIGHTs first who concert for my dad,brother and I. I said my prayer for John and right he is hapiers then a dog in heat. Well we are ready to get down and party for this SHOW, when hear some people screaming Behind blue eyes that will be us. God bless you Pete and the band and your family and all the good people in the world. Everybody says God bless no becsue of 911, I do not day it becsue taht I say it because I mean it and I am no hipicrite, People may say we US is the best country, which a may be, but ENGland has the best bands in the World and we both no that is no bull shot. See you Monday for sure The Knights
6/29/02
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I'm so so so sorry for you loss .....
6/28/02
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im a saddened that the ox is gone he will be missed i hope that u continue with the who as u did when keith passed that also was the saddest day of my life being a drummer he was a idol of mine peace and good wishes to you and roger
6/28/02
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Aloha Pete
So sorry to here of Johns death. My sixteen year old daughter flew from Hawaii on Wed, the 26th to see you play in Irvine Ca.. It was a dream come true for her. You and your band mates are her favorite vband and she had dreamed of seeing you live for several years. Daron always said, I just want to see them before they stop touring or die. So when she found out about this tour she saved money to fly over and see your concert. Sadly the day after she arrived to CA. the news came of Johns death. Her dream was pulled out from under her feet along with thousands of others and all of your families. As a mother I am now tring to see what I can do to get her to another show before she has to return to Hawaii in two weeks. I do hope luck is on my side and I find a way to have her dream come true to see you live. All I can say is she has great taste in music and all of her favorite bands are now longer touring or as with John passing on. She too is a muscisian, Taiko is what she plays, so the drummers are always one of her favorites.
We wish you all well and hope the show goes on. Your music makes many of us very happy.
Dana Yamauchi
6/27/02
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6/9/02
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Hello, Pete, if you happen to read this, just let me tell you 3 things that are important to me. First concert I ever saw was The Who in palais des sports, paris. I was 13, and you all gave me the passion of my life: Rock n roll. Thanx for that, it still keeps me alive, now that i'am getting old. 2nd thing: I am 44 now,but i still happen, sometimes, to put Join Together or Let's see action, won't get fooled again, on the stereo, play it as loud as i can, imaginary guitar in my hand, as if i were 14 with all a life to look forward... this is a unique feeling i only feel with your riffs and solos. your music makes me feel as if i still were young. LAst thing. i dont' find a lot of good records to buy nowadays; i recently bought most of your solo works, from who came first and the remix album with ronnie lane, to your recent live stuff. People of course know your a great guitarist and composer, but i also want to tell you are a fuckin great singer. there is a lot of humanity and emotion in your voice. Thanks for all, and hope you'll get old before you die!!! Hervé from france herve@resse.Com
5/14/02
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Greetings Pete, I had the unique oppurtunity of sneaking into your dressing room and leaving a letter for you a few years back ( '96 Quadrophenia tour- Pittsburgh Pa stop ). My name is Ryan and just wanted to get you guys to put a pittsburgh dare on the summer 2002 tour. So if ya get this please do. I'll see if Mick Double will let back there again...although you would probably tell me to fuck off...depending on which persona you take on that day (ha,ha). Anyhow...I'll see you guys in Hershey Pa in July. Later.
5/12/02
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Hi , its me karen (agian i know , i'm an annoying snot) any ways, i just got back from reading some other messages.. and it seems i'm not the only one who feels great affection for pete. I'm not the youngest either...that just means the who will never ever die. Please dear lord...Let peter reasd these...it would brighten up anyones day!! love always karen k. ps..on my last messaage..sorry about the speelings..i really suck at typing.. the "tahts" are supposed to be "thats" sorry again
5/12/02
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Hi Who fans..and maybe Pete... I have been a who fan since i was born , and i know that its not been taht long cuz i'm only 14..but i love the who and i love pete..have a gerbil named pete after him. To Pete..if you ever read this.. Since i was little i wanted to be songwritter..adn i consider you my hero..9not to freak you out) i just wanna make you big headed and know that your the best ever..dont let anyone tell you diffrent..hopefully i will suceed and then i'll meet you..that would make my life complete..i would have died if it werent for the who , seriously..i have major health problems and many times almost given up ...but i keep telling myself i gotta be the female pete townshend..cuz just maybe i can shake his hand..Call me crazy..but that makes me want to live.. Don't worry Pete..i want stalk you :) ANyways love to all who fans (Cuz we all share something) and Love Forever to my hero Pete..who rose above his problems..now hes the best... Love always and foprever and ever..Karen K. Any WHo fans who agree? drop me a line.. karenwishes@msn.com Adn i'll pray taht Pete sees this.
3/29/02
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PETE YOU ARE SEXY!!!!! BUBBII@WEBTV.NET
3/20/02
10:34:38 PM
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Dear Pete
Thank you for your music and your heart. I'm one hell of a fan, from Cleveland,Ohio. I understand we're also mutual friends of Bill Wilson. For several reasons, when I'm playing my guitar at gigs you're in my thoughts.
Yours Truly
Greg J email: gregjband@aol.com
3/20/02
10:27:59 PM
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Dear Pete
Thank you for your music and your heart. I'm won hell of a fan, from cleveland. When I'm playing gigs your in my thoughts.
Yours Truly
Greg J
3/20/02
10:25:13 PM
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Dear Pete
Thank you for music and your heart. I'm won hell of a fan, from cleveland. When I'm playing gigs your in my thoughts.
Yours Truly
Greg J
3/3/02
12:55:28 PM
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What were you like in school? I'm just wondering.
3/3/02
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How did u come up with "The Windmill"? When I do your famous move while I play with my band, but sometimes I miss or hit the fretboard. Can you possible give me any tips? Man i can't imagine that you might read this. But I also have one more question, is there any special way that you right your songs? I'm sorry for taking up all your time for this. I extremly apperciate this. Thank you.
3/3/02
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What was your favorite time in your life?
3/3/02
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I love you.
3/1/02
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http://www.wgem.com/video/vidmain.htm
Pete,
You'll be interested in a bittersweet story on Ukelele Ike (Cliff Edwards) on Thursday 6 pm newscast. You'll need realplayer to view it. It's about 10 minutes into the newscast.
Story will be available until March 7.
Ron Brown rbrown@wgem.com
2/10/02
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Dear Pete,
I'm a really big fan of yours. I'm really looking forward to the new Who album and I hope the Who will come to play in Holland again. I have a really important question (in my opinion). It's about your musical-equipment. I have been trying to find the answer for the last year (!!), but I can't figure it out. I think you have got the best sound of all the guitarists I know. I own a Gibson SG (P90) and a Fender Vibro King-Amplifier (I can't carry a Hiwatt stack, otherwise I would have bought one). For an overdrive I use a Electro Harmonix Big Muff and a Proco Rat. It's quite like your sound as on the live at Leeds album (with a bit echo) but still it isn't that sound. I know the most important soundproviding things are your fingers which I can't copy, but can you please tell me something about your equipment (especially the stomp-boxes)you used over the years??? All of my books and video's don't say or show it.
Thank you very much Pete. Hope to see you in Holland soon.
Jelle Suiker
11/7/01
4:51:23 PM
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Sorry Folks, but this man deserves something better than this lousy page.
10/12/01
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10/12/01
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sorry for my bad english!!! thorstenarnow@hotmail.com
10/12/01
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hallo mr. townshend, it is time to say "thank you". for all the hours of joy and inspiration when i listened to your music. the first time i got contact with you and the who was in 1980 (i was twelve) as i stole a book in a store. the title was "long live rock" and i was fazinated. it was the first time i felt music must be more than only fun. then i bought "live at leeds"- wow. i grown up with jazzmusic like duke ellington (from my fathers side) and the music my older brothers heard (steamhammer, pink floyd, golden earring and such things). the who was the first group i discovered by myself. your first soloalbum i bought was "empty glass", i loved it and love it today too. now i like jazz, miles davies and freddie hubbard are my favorite jazzmusicans. but your songs are the greatest for me, they touch my heard and move my emotions. i think you are one of greatest contemporary composers. thorstenarnow@hotmail.com
9/29/01
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Hello Pete Apart from beeing one of the greatest guitarist on the clode, your musical talent is outstanding and so is the work of the Who. I´ve got most of it. I guess I´m addicted. Jarl Oslo
8/20/01
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8/19/01
1:34:55 PM
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Dear,Pete Townshend & "Who"!
Let me call you so and the reason is that first I heard you in far,far 1966 -s,when your disk "A Quick One" appeared.I was shocked.I opened something new for me,something unknown at that time it was unlike the other music, music which being unlike the other,impressed me,by it sinkere kindness.And when I saw your photo,can't forget it till nowadays.Every time,having got your next disk with great difficulty,as the prices were and remain today too high(but usually it takes a lot of time before we can listen to your next disk) I immersed in your music world and imagined as if,I were together with you.Unforgettable time! You had everything on your way:success and disappointment,but the time proved that your are "the qiants of music"!I am glad with to every you success still many, many years.I always wanted to know about your as much .I'm interested in both: your life and work.Will you,please help me,if it's possible to know more about you not only as a musitian but as a person.We can understand music though the musitians thoughts and soul even if we don't understand the words in English.I would like to speak with you about everything.But it's a pity it's not possible to write everything in a letter.A letter is the only means communication with you ... The only hope to meet you and and to speak with you it' your concert.But in fortunately it's very difficult.Heardly I when nor be able arrive in England single hope if you will arrive in Russia,we without fall a meet.Dreams... Dear,Pete Townshend & "Who"! I'm very sorry,but I have a request for you. Will you please send me your photo with your original autographs or just an answer on my letter.For me it would like... a present equal "the flight to the moon"! Oh,GOD!But it's just a dream,I even can't hope for it.There are no miracles in reality!? Having finishing my letter let me wish you everything a person can wish to his friends:a successful work and a lot of happiness in your life,and also to continue gladden your admirers with your songs.Thank the time thas has presented us such a wonderful musician and mans .I want you to be happy and always young! We love and always will be with you.
Ever' your Igor.
P.S.Excuse me,please my English.
My address: Igor Vl.Demidov 33-149 Tuhacevsky Street, Lida,231300 Belarus.
8/9/01
1:45:46 AM
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I'm writing a book and you're involved. What's the best way to contact you or your co. so I don't copyright/step on toes?
And as a fan I just have to say 'thanks'. Who else but a fan would sing along with a strepp throat in '89?
Stuart eebsirfer@hotmail.com
7/30/01
10:02:00 PM
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I love Pete. I live in Des Plaines, IL., the area where his favorite charity is, Maryville. I would love him to contact me sometime. My name is Pat and my number is 847/806-1058. Pete, please call!!!
7/27/01
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We met once in Oslo. Remember ? J.D
7/22/01
8:00:03 PM
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Hola Pete, quiero darte las gracias, porque tu musica es mi terapia, para salir adelante de todos mis problemas, y quisiera que en la proxima gira que hagan por favor incluyan a México, y te daras cuenta la cantidad de fans que tienes.Los amo y que dios los bendiga.who_mimi@hotmail.com
7/16/01
1:27:10 PM
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Heya,
This weekend I recorded a version of Townshend's Substitute for fellow Who-Fans to check out.
I've been listening to the band for 20 years now. (wow!) More than 2/3 of my life.
You can find the story and the free MP3 at: http://bartlebymusic.com (Press the SOUND button)
Let me know what you think.
Thanks!
-todd
PS Please check out the other tunes too. They're full of vitamins and minerals!
7/16/01
1:25:31 PM
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Heya,
This weekend I recorded a version of Townshend's Substitute for fellow Who-Fans to check out. I've been listening to the band for 20 years now. (wow!) More than 2/3 of my life.
You can find the story and the free MP3 at: http://bartlebymusic.com (Press the SOUND button)
Let me know what you think.
Thanks!
-todd
PS Please check out the other tunes too. They're full of vitamins and minerals!
7/16/01
1:25:04 PM
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Heya,
This weekend I recorded a version of Townshend's Substitute for fellow Who-Fans to check out.
I've been listening to the band for 20 years now. (wow!) More than 2/3 of my life.
You can find the story and the free MP3 at: http://bartlebymusic.com (Press the SOUND button)
Let me know what you think.
Thanks!
-todd
PS Please check out the other tunes too. They're full of vitamins and minerals!
7/7/01
2:39:47 AM
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Love is a wonderful thing and I am in love with Pamela. Do help me see her in flesh and blood and silicon. Vote for my favorite band ‘Rainshine’ at http://www.beer.com/jamwithpam/us/6pack/6pack.cgi
6/12/01
12:52:30 AM
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hey. my names tom, and i'm 14 years old. i can't say i've been there from the beginning, or that i was there to see your first concert, or bought your first single when it came out. because i'm not old enough. however, i do know that your music has brought something in me that i didn't know before, and my deepest regret was not being able to see you in concert. the society today is horrible, especially in music. we've got three-guy bands playing three chords over and over again and singing a stupid set of lyrics over it, or we've got "pop divas" showing way too much skin, singing uinoriginal and not-their-own musik. no, its musak. guitar is lost. the soul of the guitar has been drowned by capitalism, commercialism, and silly pop bands. we need another who. but sadly, there is no replacement. rock's days are over, i fear. all we have are a few great albums from the 60s, 70s, and even 80s. hopefully, a wonderband will come and revolutionize music into what it should be. real rock music.
6/12/01
12:31:04 AM
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recently i've been listening to a lot of the who. i think they created a new kind of rock music because i have become so spiritually bined with a couple of their albums that i don't know what would happen if they were taken from me. i still think you should pursue your lifehouse project. it was an awesome idea.
6/9/01
11:50:32 AM
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Whoa Man!!! I wish i could play the guitar as great as you do. I'm working on it. Almost got Pinball Wizzard right.
5/30/01
6:53:06 AM
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hallo! I hope you had a nice birthday, and I was wondering if "the who" is coming to Oslo to play anytime soon?! -Eirik Pettersen freddy_montana@email.com
thank you
5/27/01
12:11:31 PM
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G'day Pete, If there is one thing that comes out of the code of secrecy wherever it applies, it's that you never know who's WHO ! I found this facility out to-day and thought I'd give it a go. I'm flying over to England in a couple of weeks and I'm also thinking about whether to make a day trip to the land of the Dutch to watch their windmills go round. You see there is something about the windmill action that somehow reminds of a similar action I've seen somewhere from someone in the past. Just another who's WHO factor I suppose. Regard's from ASUNDER from DOWN UNDER.
5/25/01
8:31:57 AM
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Hello! Je votes pour White City Fighting and Give Blood
Pierre-Marcel Veilleux Fans
5/20/01
1:51:46 PM
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Pete, just want to thank you for 'Empty Glass." The album not only helped me through giving up pills & booze, but also inspired me through a suicidal adolesence! Your work has truly inspired me as a sober musician as well. THANKS!!
5/9/01
5:23:25 PM
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Hello Pete, ''Happy Birthday to You...''. I wish You all the best for the future and stay healthy for the next 56 years. May all Your activities and plans come to a good end. We are waiting here to see THE WHO in Germany again. Can we hope...? All the best for your family, too. Sincerly-Karl.Hollerith@t-online.de
4/27/01
6:37:03 AM
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Can you tell me something abouth the pinball wizard my e-mail is luxus86@yahoo.de
4/21/01
2:35:18 PM
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Hi Pete! This is Jorge from Peru, and appart from thanking you every day of my life for your music, I'd like to ask you one thing: Would you ever PLEASE visit South America with the guys (I mean with THE WHO, of course)?
Ok, I've got no big expectations about receiving a direct answer from you (if it's "you" who is really reading this message...) to me, anyway, here is my e-mail:
elojojm@mail.com
Thanks for the music, anyway.
And God saves Rock & Roll...
4/11/01
2:27:59 AM
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Why only 250?
3/26/01
11:51:07 PM
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Please come and perform in Australia!!
3/26/01
4:05:29 PM
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Dear Pete,
I've got a question. In the Sixties you worn a patterned jacked. A blue one with green (brown) sleeves. I'm a big fan of Oasis. In their video "There & Then" Noel Gallagher wear the same one. I tried to read the name of the brand, sth. like ROCFIELD or POCFIELD. I don't know. Which brand is it and where can I buy such a jacked? I will be happy when you will answere me.
Thank you
3/9/01
4:46:30 PM
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Dear Pete, I still listen to your solo stuff more than any other music conbined. I thank God for you and your talents, and I thank you for sharing them with the world.I was 13 in '79 when i first saw a Who record, fell in love with Roger's face, but then i found out it was YOUR lyrics he was singing, and I have been your fan ever since. I was at Amnesty Interational the day you couldn't play as scheduled because of your dad's illness. Three guys got so upset that you weren't going to play, and they trashed their seats. I enjoyed Horse's Neck,and I wish you would write more books. I can't get "ALL THE BEST COWBOYS" on CD. It is DRIVING ME NUTS! I had to buy a turntable so I can listen to this album. Keep on rocking. I am here, waiting for your next project with anticipation. Love, Lisa lhalpin@whcom.com
3/2/01
10:23:05 PM
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Mr. Townshend, do you know if its a put on? anyhoo, why are you so cranky, do have hemeroids or something? read rain forests. Dont you think timbo is a dumb ass? if you dont know who timbo is ask roger daltrey or joe walsh. please reply to imnotghandi@hotmail.com
2/20/01
2:57:56 PM
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Dear Pete, Just listened to Sell Out, fucking brilliant, so looked you and Roger up on-line just to say you rule, and your other site is pretty cool too. It is all a bit weird on Rogers at the moment, but what the fuck he still rocks. Keep it up and keep the new material comming.
Lee Foster, Morden
2/20/01
7:56:23 AM
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Hi Pete
Let me start by saying I think The Who rock and the Baba O'Reily and Won't get fooled again are probably 2 of the greatest songs ever recorded. I would also like to point out that is seems to be going off on Rogers message board, http://www.rogerdaltrey.com/read_RD.html , there are all these people asking Roger for DIY advice, I dunno man, like, what's that all about, and now a big argument seems to have broken out, it's real heavy shit over there. Anyway, good luck with the tour and saving the planet. Pete Black, Croydon
2/18/01
3:04:59 PM
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Dear Mister Townshend! My name is Peter. I'm 17 and I come from Germany. Sorry for my English but I try my best. I'm a really big fan of your music and the music of The Who. Greatest day of my life was as I saw The Who a few years ago in Frankfurt/ Germany. The reason why I am such a big fan is my father. I think he is one of the biggest Who Fans ever. He has got each Record. And now his absolutely favourite is your Livehouse Record and I also think that this record is amazing. Next year he'll be 50 and his biggest wish in his life is to talk to you or to meet you or to get a letter or something else. He would say: "Now I can die, I've now all I ever wanted!" I think you won't never read what I'm writing you now, but i try everything I can. I'll give you now my e-mail address. You can send me a message. It would be the greatest for my Dad and also for me. kpeterKirch@gmx.de . I would be so thankful for a message. Your Fan Peter
2/17/01
7:17:38 PM
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If anyone is interested, I currently have some Who vinyl records on offer.
7" singles:
THE WHO:
EXCERPTS FROM TOMMY (RARE PROMO-ONLY) CALL ME LIGHTNING /DR. JEKYLL AND MR. HYDE MAGIC BUS /SOMEONE’S COMING LONG LIVE ROCK /I'M THE FACE /MY WIFE DON’T LET GO THE COAT /YOU I CAN SEE FOR MILES /MARY-ANNE WITH THE SHAKY HANDS SQUEEZE BOX /SUCCESS STORY I’M A BOY /IN THE CITY MY GENERATION /OUT IN THE STREET (YOU'RE GOING TO KNOW ME) PINBALL WIZARD /DOGS PART TWO I CAN'T REACH YOU /OUR LOVE WAS, IS (ONE OF THEIR SCARCEST AUSSIE 45s !!) YOU BETTER YOU BET /THE QUIET ONE JOIN TOGETHER /BABY DON'T YOU DO IT
PETE TOWNSHEND:
ROUGH BOYS /AND I MOVED FACE DANCES PART TWO /MAN WATCHING LP: ALL THE BEST COWBOYS HAVE CHINESE EYES
Plus a selection of vintage music magazines, some including Who material.
For more details, please visit my website:
http://www.ozemail.com.au/~spinauctions/index.htm
2/11/01
12:56:24 PM
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Mr. Townshend, It is with great honor that I am playing Mr. Walker in a production of "Tommy". This community production, the first in Northern California in 20 years, will be performed March 2 - March 25 in Davis, California, USA. I would like to extend to you an invitation to come see our rendition of The Who's Tommy, a labor of love which we are very excited about. Of course, we would also like to see everyone viewing this message who lives near Davis, California to come check us out. Information on performance schedules, location of the theater and prices can be found at www.dmtc.org. If somebody knows where I might be able to email Pete personally, please let me know. Yours musically, Doug Ackerman (douga@cwnet.com)
11/20/00
4:44:35 AM
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Alright Pete. I was there in Sheffield and you are the man!
11/20/00
12:23:56 AM
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Pete! I've been there for 35 years and 28 concerts. From Rome (Piper Club) to RFK Stadium, and across the US. You have been the single primary influence on my guitar since 1965. Keep it alive. Monty (dcmirage@hotmail.com)
11/15/00
9:40:06 AM
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Pete, my heart still beats very strong when I hear my dear band who's, although you numca have come to Brazil, you influenced a generation a lot, in the past years 60/70. They still today find people with 40 years or more with a bonel in the head, a sticker in the carro,e with certainty with a rack full of Cd of Who's. I miss .Jamais I will forget about Roger, Pete, John, and of unforgettable Keith... I love them face. Valter Medeiros. Order me your e-mail. My e-mail " sutcliffe@gratis1.com.br " It is difficult to imagine that still somebody that continues fan so exists as me in the days today
11/15/00
9:24:20 AM
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Pete, meu coração ainda bate muito forte quando ouço minha querida banda who's, embora vocês numca tenham vindo ao Brasil, vocês influenciaram muito um geração, nos passados anos 60/70. Ainda hoje encontram pessoas com 40 anos ou mais com um bonel na cabeça, um adesivo no carro,e com certeza com um rack cheio de CDs do Who's. Sinto muitas saudades .Jamais esquecerei de Roger, Pete, John, e do inesquecível Keith... Eu os amo cara. Valter Medeiros. Mande-me o seu e-mail.
11/13/00
3:45:11 PM
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The bloke who runs the General Smuts reckons you still go in there often.Is this true?He has the look of a liar about him.And he likes a drink.
11/11/00
3:12:28 PM
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Dear Pete, I read an article recently about your homeopathic treatment for tinnitus and would be grateful for the address of specialist. Thanking you. Jayne. E-Mail address; melissa@mallen80.fsnet.co.uk
11/4/00
5:53:34 PM
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Pete - I was there at Manchester, thanks for a great night.
11/2/00
3:39:07 AM
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alastair@jamesleeming.fsnet.co.uk
11/1/00
4:51:25 PM
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Dear Mr Townsend, You released a single (solo) in about 1978 -79, which featured a young school girl singing the verse. It was brilliant, but I have been unable to find it or remember its title. Was it 'Peppermint Love' or something similar? I was 12 at the time, which is why I can't remember.
neale.davison@btinternet.com
11/1/00
11:07:28 AM
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Pete,
Saw the Who in '75 at Manchester - saw them last at the Bush '99
-still the best rock'n'roll band in the world,
Thanks for the memories,
K
10/17/00
6:14:26 PM
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Dear Mr T. you gave a builder your autograph for his son in 1998, outside your house in helford. I was the son i'm now a shit hot guitar player and i am forever greatfull. saw h for c gig in 98 coming to wembly.joe at jilly_taylor@hotmail.com thankyou..
10/17/00
5:11:57 PM
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Hi, I just wanted to thank you for putting on the best show I have ever seen this summer in Mansfield, Mass. The Who rocks!! I've seen alot of concerts but the energy, sound and togetherness of The Who was unbelievable. Thanks so much. Your guitar work is fascinating. Laurie Roberts
8/31/00
8:51:17 PM
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Pete,
My favorite song of yours is hard to choose, but it's probably got to be "Tattoo" on the LP "The Who Sell Out."
Best regards, Roy Axford axfordra@spawar.navy.mil
8/30/00
12:13:40 PM
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Pete, I was at the concert at Reunion Arena in Dallas on Aug. 27th and wanted to say that it was, by FAR, the best rock concert that I have ever attended. I have been trying for 30+ years to catch "The Who" live and finally caught the show in Dallas. It was worth the wait!! Thank you for coming to Big "D" and I hope that you will come back to Dallas if/when you do another tour. We appreciate your being here!! Bob Tollison, Jr. btollisonj@aol.com
6/28/00
8:03:24 PM
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6/26/00
4:12:42 PM
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Dear PETE!
As a young girl, my brother with the impeccable musical taste, told me that there was this incredible new group from the tough side of London, called The Who, that I had to hear. I knew right then and there, that just by the name, I would have to sit up and take notice. I often thought that your name might be The What, as I wasn't sure that I was getting the pronoun straight!
As years passed, and Tommy came out, which we studied in chorus dilligently, it was expressed that Pete Townsend's talent was no ordinary talent. This was the kind that grew over time. From that point on, I listened to your music attentively for every thought and strength that came through it. And indeed, your music not only has had the elements of deep thought and perception, self-respect and love, but most definitely, STRENGTH .
And in another way, another strength: aside from the musical aspect, it is so wonderful to see how you are supporting an important cause such as this website. With your help, it strengthens the thought that we can all lend a hand to help one another, to make the earth a better and safer place to live.
You are such an inspiration!!!
Best regards,
Lauren
5/25/00
1:22:33 PM
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Sorry I`ve forgotten to leave my e-mail address for my questions about the gigs in Germany, the Quadrophenia Live-Album ans the Boxset: klaus.brock@ngi.de thanks
5/25/00
1:19:23 PM
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hello pete, Will be there a pete-townshend-gig and/or a who-gig in Germany sometimes in future? Why didn`t you release a live-album of the Quadrophenia-shows? - It was such a great show! Is your Lifehouse-Chronicles-Boxset available in shop? bye
4/28/00
2:39:53 PM
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Is there a concert off the who in europ in 2000/2001 jcompiet@zeelandnet.nl
4/13/00
2:43:24 PM
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a short message from germany;
I´m a great fan of your solo-albums, Mr. Townshend, and all the best cowboys is at an niveau which reminds me to the best works of randy newman.
Please forget the old who-projects. And wishing this is simply egoism because your solo-performing is so special, it´s a form of nunc stans hearing these scooping songs.
Greetings from pornic@cs.com
3/31/00
12:11:20 PM
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I've been following the work of yourself and the who since high school ( along time ago). keep making great music!
3/28/00
4:09:17 PM
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Hi Peter!
My Name is Jürgen,I'm 20 and I'm from Germany. I just wanted to tell you,you are one of my biggest idols. I also write and produce rock/pop songs and two years ago I bought an original 1963 Rickenbacker 330/12 and I'm trying to play it just like you. Well,I gotta go Rock on! yours,J.
3/25/00
2:30:27 PM
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Pete, Thanks for a superb night at Porchester Hall on Thursday at the VH1 'Storytellers' gig. It was a real, 'lifetime' experience i will never forget. Cheers Ash LPAshmead@btinternet.com
3/16/00
6:48:03 AM
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rolf@fonda.de
will ehere be a concert in 2000 (Europe) Regards Rolf
2/23/00
8:32:58 AM
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www.netpar.com.br/chaplista
2/8/00
3:32:16 PM
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Hey Pete! Thanks for all the great music! Check out my site at: http://www.wheretogive.org. Regards, Mike
1/21/00
1:42:39 AM
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Please do a solo tour in Australia.
12/1/99
3:10:35 PM
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Hi Pete, Could you please send me information regarding how I can purchase the "Lifehouse" project cds. Also, I really enjoyed your "Cash For Questions" in the January issue of Q.
It's a pity that The 'Oo haven't seen fit to re-emerge for some live shows in the UK this year. However, having said that your solo show @ The Empire, Shephards Bush was excellent, with some clever re-workings of classic PT songs. The white rapper was stunning! Any plans for a live album from this concert?
Keep up the good work, stay cool, stay who you are. And, thanks for giving me so much pleasure listening to your music over the past 30+ years.
Cheers,
Nigel
12/1/99
3:03:49 PM
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11/30/99
11:14:51 PM
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Pete. Thank-you for all the music you've written. My favorite disc you've wrote is Quadrophenia. 515 and Dr. Jimmy Pretty much sums up my teenage years.
I'd also like to thank you and Roger,and John for the benefit show you gave in Chicago. For The Maryville Academy. "I Can't Explain" the how I feel. I would just like to say THANK-YOU!
Jeff Ash 7156 W Greenleaf Niles, IL 60714
Ps I've seen The Who 8 times in Chgo. post Keith Moon. My dedication to the band was a tatoo, from Quadrophenia. It's the circle with three triangles with THE WHO in the middle. It's 3" across. Last year at the House of Blues in Chgo. They were filming out in back. They took approx. 2 min of video, of my tatoo. If you saw the film. That was me. ;-) Cheers!!!!
11/30/99
3:05:16 PM
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Pete, you are the greatest song writer in the world. I don't care what anyone says. It's true. You've never gotten the recognition you deserve and I think it's about time.
11/4/99
11:08:08 AM
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The message from Andrew Townsend can be replied to at atownsen@nortelnetworks.com
11/4/99
8:44:26 AM
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Hi Pete,
I am just another average huge fan of yours, been following you since 1981 and saw you and the Who at the CNE in T.O. in 82. Just wondering why you or The Who never play in Ottawa. The city is full of who fans and you would have no trouble selling out the Corel Center which is equivalent in size to the Molson Center in Montreal where I also saw you and The Who during your Quadrophenia tour in 97. We'd love to have you if you ever tour. It would be a day that forever lived in Ottawa's history if you were to ever come back.
Andrew P (Pete) Townsend
10/4/99
11:54:28 AM
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