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Simon Townshend

British guitarist, singer, songwriter and producer, born 10 October 1960 in Chiswick, London, England, UK. He is the son of the jazz musician [a=Cliff Townshend] and the youngest brother of [a=The Who]'s guitarist [a=Pete Townshend] and [a=Paul Townshend]. Father of drummer [a=Ben Townshend]. Uncle of [a=Emma Townshend] and [a=Aminta Townshend] (Pete's daughters). Though not credited on [a=The Who]'s 1969 recording of [m=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 [r=5159957] named after his future wife. In 1975, sang on the [m=68456]. Circa 1977, formed [a=On The Air (2)] with [a=Mark Brzezicki] and [a=Tony Butler]. In 1983, released [m=544242], produced by his brother Pete. After 1985's [m=483661], a contractual dispute resulted in a 10-year delay until 1996's [m=559024]. Performed on 1989's [m=79719], 1993's [m=119917]; on [a=Roger Daltrey]'s 1994 "Daltrey Sings Townshend" tour, on The Who's [url=/master/969406]1996/97 Quadrophenia tour[/url], and the 1998 and 2000 [a3276308] tours. Performs with his son, drummer [a=Ben Townshend] since 1996. Member of [a=The Who]'s touring band since 2002.

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