Is 60 years of age today. And the world is still waiting for his autobiography. After reading his novel Horse's Neck in the 80s and listening to many of his lyrics a million times, I´d expect a very interesting book to turn up. Leave alone the possible chapters about his recent, difficult years.
Somehow he hoped he´d die before he´d get old. Now he´s 60, while Moon and The Ox might be having a bit of a ball in heaven, joking about Roger and Pete playing those lame shows...
Most people still measure Pete only by his work for the Who: the Tommy mastermind, his seminal use of synth lines in a rock band, of course the trashed guitars, the stage persona. However I can´t stop praising his solo works, the many outtakes on the Scoop albums, the brilliant solo shows from the 80s and 90s.
So there you go Pete, open up more Eelpie sessions, earn some money and let us hear and see more. And don´t forget the book!