Pete Townshend, The Who, London, 1968

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Earlier in May, 1968, we did an interview with Pete Townshend where he said he was planning a ‘rock opera’ about a deaf, dumb, and blind boy. I thought he’d gone ‘cuckoo’ but a few months later I went over to IBC Studios and found him and the rest of The Who deep into recording Tommy. It was sounding amazingand I had to quickly reassess my doubts and became a believer! I spent a few hours just hanging in and got a lot of pics of the group hard at work, even Mr. Moon wassober. This photo of John and Pete is of bass and guitar riff overdubbing. -- Barrie Wentzell30x40 size is archival digital only.

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Customer Reviews (5.0 / 5 · 3 reviews)

Matthew ★★★★★ Oct 21, 2026

I framed this as soon as it arrived—the clarity of the black-and-white print captures his expression perfectly, especially knowing he was about to create Tommy. The paper quality feels substantial, which really makes the photo pop.

Ella J. ★★★★★ Oct 20, 2026

The backstory behind this shot gives it so much weight—knowing Townshend was already talking about the deaf, dumb, and blind boy months before Tommy came out makes it feel like a piece of rock history. The print itself is sharp and the tones are rich, and it's arrived in perfect condition. I keep fi

Eli U. ★★★★★ Oct 18, 2026

The grain of the photo really captures the raw energy of that 1968 interview moment. It’s an amazing piece of music history that makes you feel like you’re right there in the room with them.