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Simon Townshend was born on 10 October, 1960 in Chiswick, Middlesex, England, is a British guitarist. Discover Simon Townshend's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 63 years old?

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Occupation Musician songwriter record producer
Age 63 years old
Zodiac Sign Libra
Born 10 October 1960
Birthday 10 October
Birthplace Chiswick, Middlesex, England
Nationality United Kingdom

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1960

Simon Townshend (born 10 October 1960) 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.

Townshend was born 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.

1974

In 1974 Townshend released his debut single, When I'm a Man, at the age of 13.

1975

His first credited collaboration with The Who involved participation as one of the supporting choralists for Ken Russell's film adaptation of Tommy which was released in 1975.

1983

Nine years later, in 1983, he released his first solo album, Sweet Sound, followed by Moving Target in 1985.

1989

In 1989, he also appeared on his brother Pete Townshend's fifth solo album, The Iron Man: The Musical by Pete Townshend, singing on the short song "Man Machines" and an alternative version of "Dig".

1994

In 1994, he toured with The Who's lead vocalist Roger Daltrey on the Daltrey Sings Townshend tour.

1996

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.

2002

He later rejoined the band as a full touring member in 2002 and has played with them on each of their tours since.

2004

Simon Townshend also joined Casbah Club in 2004, which included Bruce Foxton (bass guitarist for The Jam) and Mark Brzezicki (drummer for Big Country) and Bruce Watson (guitarist for Big Country), where he functioned as lead guitarist, lead vocalist and songwriter.

2006

In 2006 Simon Townshend joined the European leg of The Who's tour, playing a support set with Casbah Club as well as performing with The Who (see The Who Tour 2006-2007).

Simon Townshend played rhythm guitar, mandolin, and performed backing vocals.

He played a modified Fender Stratocaster with P-90 pick-ups.

Simon Townshend also uses a signature guitar designed and developed by JJ Guitars in addition to their Retro Lux model.

He also had contributed backing vocals to The Who's Endless Wire album in 2006.

2009

On 11 August 2009 Simon joined Pearl Jam onstage at the Shepherd's Bush Empire in London for a performance of "The Real Me" from The Who's Quadrophenia album.

In the autumn of 2009, he embarked on a tour of the US with Roger Daltrey and the No Plan B band.

2010

The band continued touring in the spring of 2010, playing a number of dates in support of Eric Clapton.

2011

Further tours in 2011 and 2012 followed, with the band performing a complete version of Tommy.

2012

In February 2012, he began his own tour of the UK, in support of his new album which has been credited as his most impactful solo recording to date "Looking Out Looking In", which London's Daily Express rated 5/5, calling it "utterly compelling" and naming Simon Townshend "a genuinely original talent."

His live band for this contained Tony Lowe (guitar), Phil Spalding (bass), and Greg Pringle (drums), His live shows have been variously described as "supercharged" (New York Times), "irresistible" (Washington Post) and a "catharsis" (Los Angeles Times).

Billboard labelled him "impressive" and Goldmine affirmed, "truly enjoyable listening."

In short, as London's Gig Guide said, "you would be a fool to miss him."

In the late summer and autumn of 2012, he played with The Who on the Quadrophenia and More tour, which included a performance at the 2012 Summer Olympics closing ceremony.

2014

In July 2014 at Milton Keynes Bowl he again joined Pearl Jam on stage to perform his song “I'm the Answer.”

From 2014 to 2016, Townshend joined The Who on their 50th anniversary tour, The Who Hits 50!.

2018

In 2018, he toured with Roger Daltrey, performing Tommy with local orchestras in the United States.

Simon Townshend is married to Janie Townshend, with whom he has three children.

His song "Girl in New York" was written for her.