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Pete Townshend Behind Blue Eyes
The Who's creative force Pete Townshend remains mysterious despite band's rock legacy.
In brief
The Who's creative force Pete Townshend remains mysterious despite band's rock legacy. Pete Townshend's enigmatic role as The Who's songwriter contrasts with the band's cultural impact. Originally reported by Deadline.
The Who's creative force
Pete Townshend is The Who's songwriter and enigmatic creative force known for thrashing chords and smashing guitars.
Documentary world premiere
Pete Townshend: Behind Blue Eyes held its world premiere at the Telluride Film Festival.
Directors of documentary
Frank Marshall directed The Bee Gees: How Can You Mend a Broken Heart and Nigel Sinclair produced Billy Preston: That's the Way God Planned It.
The Who's rock legacy
The Who created rock operas Tommy and Quadrophenia and songs like Won't Get Fooled Again and My Generation.
Creative mystery
Despite The Who's massive success, Pete Townshend's primary creative engine remains obscured.
The takeaway
Pete Townshend's enigmatic role as The Who's songwriter contrasts with the band's cultural impact.
