Cliff Townshend

Cliff Townshend
Born
Clifford Blandford Townshend

(1916-01-28)28 January 1916
Died29 June 1986(1986-06-29) (aged 70)
GenresJazz
OccupationMusician
Instruments
  • Saxophone
  • clarinet
Years active1932–1965
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Clifford Blandford Townshend (28 January 1916 – 29 June 1986) was an English jazz musician who played saxophone in the Royal Air Force Dance Orchestra, popularly known as The Squadronaires. He also played clarinet in the band. His eldest son, Pete, gained renown as guitarist and principal composer for the band The Who.