US EditionFamous birthdays for May 19: Pete Townshend, JoJo Siwa
- Pete Townshend, guitarist of The Who, celebrated his 80th birthday on Monday as the band announced their North American farewell tour.
- The Who rose to fame 60 years ago with hits like 'My Generation' and became known for dynamic live shows featuring Townshend's guitar windmill and stage jumps.
- At a recent media event, Townshend looked back on the band's extensive history, mentioning that although he has toned down his stage show, he remains committed to performing despite the challenges of aging.
- He stated, "This wasn't a career that I chose, it chose me," explaining his creativity has sustained him while he seeks new and different artistic directions.
- The farewell tour offers fans a final chance to see The Who live, while Townshend accepts limitations of age and finds inspiration in peers like The Rolling Stones.
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Happy birthday, Pete Townshend: The Who legend turns 80
Tristan Fewings/Getty Images Roger Daltrey is no longer the only octogenarian in The Who. Pete Townshend is celebrating his 80th birthday on Monday, and while age may have slowed him down a bit, it hasn’t stopped him from rocking. It’s been 60 years since Townshend and his bandmates — Daltrey, John Entwistle and Keith Moon — exploded on the U.K. rock scene, with a career that included hits like “My Generation,” “Baba O’Riley,” “Who Are You” and …
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