The Who, Pete Townshend & Towser, Twickenham, London, 1971

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Pete Townshend was sending in so many letters to the Melody Maker about this and that, so Ray Coleman, the editor had the bright idea to ask him if he'd like to have a page for himself so he could write about anything he wished. Pete asked me to photograph the accompanying images to illustrate his pieces. Some of these were quite abstract but his stories were always entertaining. On this day I arrived at his home to find him dressed up in a Pearly King outfit with a banjo setting up a collection of his daughter's toys in his garden. His faithful Spaniel Towser was recruited and posed perfectly during the shoot. -- Barrie Wentzell

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Customer Reviews (5.0 / 5 · 5 reviews)

Samuel ★★★★★ Oct 23, 2026

I've been a Townshend fan for decades and this print captures that raw, thoughtful energy perfectly—you can almost hear him scribbling out one of those Melody Maker letters. The gallery-grade quality really makes the detail pop, too. It's the centerpiece of my music room now.

Scarlett ★★★★★ Oct 22, 2026

There’s something about the way this image shows Townshend mid-thought, not mid-strum, that makes it feel more like a candid portrait than a rock poster. The paper quality holds the black-and-white tones beautifully, with no glare under my gallery light. It’s a subtle piece that rewards a closer loo

Kevin J. ★★★★★ Oct 21, 2026

I love that this print captures the raw energy of his early 70s letters, the texture of the paper feels just like the original issues. It’s a perfect piece for any Who fan who appreciates the history behind the music.