Cliff Townshend
Cliff Townshend | |
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| Born | Clifford Blandford Townshend 28 January 1916 |
| Died | 29 June 1986 (aged 70) |
| Genres | Jazz |
| Occupation | Musician |
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| Years active | 1932–1965 |
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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.