Rock legend Pete Townshend of The Who has revealed that the band wants to embark on a final world tour before “crawling off to die.” Speaking to the New York Times, he admitted that while he doesn’t derive much satisfaction from performing with the band himself, he’s keen on creating some new music for the band. The publication also highlighted the fact that the band has only put out two new records since 1983, and that Townshend is yet to release a new solo album since 1993.
When asked whether he had any plans to make new music, Townshend replied in the affirmative. “It feels to me like there’s a final tour where we play every territory in the world and then crawl off to die. I don’t get much of a buzz from performing with The Who. If I’m really honest, I’ve been touring for the money. My idea of an ordinary lifestyle is pretty elevated,” he said.
In regard to his creative output, Townshend mentioned that he has been exceptionally productive throughout his career, but he hasn’t felt the need to push out new music. He also added that he doesn’t mind whether people like his music or not. Additionally, he remarked that AC/DC produced 50 albums, but unlike them, The Who was an “ideas band.”
The Who’s frontman, Roger Daltrey, recently spoke about the band’s status, stating that ultimately any decision about calling it a day would have to be made alongside Townshend. For now, however, there appear to be no immediate plans to reunite. “I don’t write the songs. I never did. We need to sit down and have a meeting, but at the moment I’m happy saying that part of my life is over,” he said in an interview with The Times.
In December 2021, Townshend announced that he wants to discuss The Who’s future with his bandmate Roger Daltrey. Although he feels that Sandringham shouldn’t feel like “the end of anything,” it’s an “end of an era.” He also said that they need to consider what’s feasible, fun, and lucrative. Similarly, the recent announcement that Daltrey will be stepping down from his role as Teenage Cancer Trust gig curator after this year’s event indicates that there could be more changes in store for The Who
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