album · June 29, 2015
Truancy: The Very Best of Pete Townshend
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This 2015 compilation collects solo material from the Who guitarist, spanning decades of his work outside the band. It offers a counterpoint to his more famous contributions to his primary group.
- The compilation was released on June 29, 2015, by Universal Music Catalogue.
- The album title, 'Truancy', references Townshend's often-overlooked solo career, suggesting a period of 'skipping school' from The Who.
- The release focuses on Townshend's solo recordings, distinct from his extensive work with The Who.
Pete Townshend is an English singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist, best known as the principal songwriter and guitarist for the iconic rock band The Who. He pioneered many of the band's signature sonic and stylistic elements, from power chords to the rock opera. In 2015, Townshend released a career-spanning compilation that focused on his solo work, separate from The Who.
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