Pete Townshend: Who I Am

This is one of the best audio books I have ever 'read'.

Pete Townshend is a brilliant, complex, controversial, funny, self-obsessed workaholic. But above all he is honest. Hearing him talk about his own life, his loves, his obsessions, and his fears, along with the occasional chuckle and silly voice gives an experience you simply couldn't get from print

I saw the tall, skinny guitarist of The Who smash his (already damaged) guitar and knock over his amplifiers in what looked like anger and frustration at the end of a gig in November, 1967. For me, at 14, it was exhilarating and scary, but I didn't know why. Now I know how Pete was feeling.

Truly a five-star listen. And it took Pete 17 years to write!

I am a massive Who fan and of the work that Pete does. I couldn't wait to listen to this book and was gutted when after 45 minutes of badly read audio from the man himself I could listen no more. He comes across as a poor and deprived little boy, which I'm sure he was but both my parents were born in the same period and everyone struggled in the post war years. Despite his obvious talent he should not have narrated this book and I would advise anyone wishing to know the story buy the paper or electronic copy and physically read it.

A captivating book on stardom and struggles of The Who. Being read by Pete you can really feel and hear that it is an all truthful account. Great stuff.

An enjoyable read which takes you from childhood to the present day with all stops in between. It makes you realise that the who have been around for years - not quite as long as the stones though.



Having read this I have now moved on to Kieth Moon.



This book will give you that little look through the window at the rock and roll lifestyle I would say though that these sorts of things are sanitised for the public at large. The good thing is that you can listen on the move so you are not tied down to listening in one place.

Having been a Who fan for years I thought I knew all there was to know about Pete. This book was riveting and was written in such an introspective way that you got a real picture of Pete and his life. Really graphical in all areas, both personal and public and shows what an artistic genius Pete is. Highlights for me were numerous but understanding how Tommy was created and how he continued to tackle his inner demons were particularly poingnant. Not all rock'n roll but a complete reflection of his life to datel. Really enjoyed this book and how Pete narrated it. Nice to hear to author laughing to himself recounting an early part of his like.