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Pete Townshend in an undeniable part of rock history. As co-founder of The Who and a solo artist, Townshend's contributions to rock, and music as a whole, have been monumental — including Pete Townshend's Quardophenia, A Rock Ballet.
During iHeartRadio ICONS with Pete Townshend, the legendary rocker will give an intimate acoustic performance and talk about Quadrophenia, A Rock Ballet and more in a special Q&A hosted by iHeartRadio's Jim Kerr. Fans can tune in to iHeartRadio ICONS with Pete Townshend on Thursday, November 13th at via iHeartRadio's Classic Rock channel at 7pm ET/4pm PT.
Pete Townshend on Thursday, November 13th at via iHeartRadio's Classic Rock channel at 7pm ET/4pm PT .
Pete Townshend will also be a guest on the Late Show
The Late Show With Stephen Colbert Season 11 Episode 37 Jonathan Karl; Pete Townshend Airs November 12 2025 on CBS
The Late Show With Stephen Colbert is gearing up for an exciting episode in Season 11, Episode 37, airing at 11:35 Pm on Wednesday, November 12, 2025. This episode promises to be a treat for fans as it features two remarkable guests: journalist Jonathan Karl and legendary musician Pete Townshend.
This episode promises to be a treat for fans as it features two remarkable guests. On the musical front, Pete Townshend, the iconic guitarist and songwriter from The Who, will take the stage. With a career spanning decades, Townshend is not only a rock legend but also a storyteller through his music. Fans can look forward to hearing him share anecdotes from his time in the music industry, along with possibly a performance that showcases his timeless hits.
In a statement, Townshend said of the ballet, "QUADROPHENIA is the only Who album that I solely composed and produced, and the movie that followed in 1979 launched the careers of some of the finest young actors of the time. In 2016 Rachel Fuller agreed to create an orchestral score of the album. When I first heard a demo of this version, without vocals, my first thought was that it would make a powerfully rhythmic and emotionally engaging ballet." He continued, "Workshopped in 2023, that thought became a reality and I knew we had something that would resonate with new audiences, and also bring joy, as it had in its other iterations for decades. The themes of young people growing up in difficult times are still so relevant. It's going to be poignant, tender and poetic and epic."
