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Simon Townshend
British guitarist (born 1960)
Simon Townshend is a British guitarist, singer and songwriter. He is the younger brother of the Who's guitarist Pete Townshend, and is most associated with the Who and the various side projects of its original members.
Simon Townshend has also performed with numerous other acts including Pearl Jam, Dave Grohl and Jeff Beck.
Simon Townshend was born on 10 October 1960 in Chiswick, London, the same area and town where older brother Pete Townshend was born. He grew up into a musical family. He was the youngest of three sons born to Cliff Townshend, a professional saxophonist in The Squadronaires, and his wife, Betty Townshend (née Dennis), who had an early career as a singer. By the time he was born, his father's career as a jazz musician was winding down, while Pete became successful as the primary songwriter of the rock band the Who in the mid-1960s.
In 1996, after starting his own record label and production company, Stir Music, Simon Townshend released several other albums including studio and live performances. He joined the Who as a second guitarist for their Quadrophenia Tour in 1996 and 1997. He later rejoined the band as a full touring member in 2002 and has played with them on each of their tours since.
British guitarist, singer, songwriter and producer, born 10 October 1960 in Chiswick, London, England, UK. He is the son of the jazz musician Cliff Townshend and the youngest brother of The Who's guitarist Pete Townshend and Paul Townshend. Father of drummer Ben Townshend. Uncle of Emma Townshend and Aminta Townshend (Pete's daughters).
Though not credited on The Who's 1969 recording of 68455, he sang in the "Rise, Rise, Rise" vocal chorus in the song "Smash The Mirror." Released his first three 45s from 1974 to 1976, one entitled 5159957 named after his future wife. In 1975, sang on the 68456. Circa 1977, formed On The Air (2) with Mark Brzezicki and Tony Butler. In 1983, released 544242, produced by his brother Pete. After 1985's 483661, a contractual dispute resulted in a 10-year delay until 1996's 559024. Performed on 1989's 79719, 1993's 119917; on Roger Daltrey's 1994 "Daltrey Sings Townshend" tour, on The Who's 1996/97 Quadrophenia tour, and the 1998 and 2000 tours. Performs with his son, drummer Ben Townshend since 1996. Member of The Who's touring band since 2002.
Also known as: S. Townshend, S.Townshend, Simon, Simon Townsend, Townshend
From Discogs (free to use). Their entry
Liner notes
Simon Townshend, the records, oldest first
Sweet Sound
1983 album
Simon Townshend's Moving Target
1985 album
Among Us
1996 album
Looking Out Looking In
2012 album
Denial
2014 album
Records from MusicBrainz; covers from the Cover Art Archive.
