Simon Townshend

Simon Townshend
Townshend performing in 2012
Background information
Born (1960-10-10) 10 October 1960
OriginFinchley, Middlesex, England
Genres
Occupations
  • Musician
  • songwriter
  • record producer
Instruments
Years active1974–present
LabelStir Music
WebsiteOfficial website
Parents
RelativesPete Townshend (brother)
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Simon Townshend (/ˈtnzənd/; born 10 October 1960) is a British guitarist, singer and songwriter. He is the younger brother of the Who's guitarist Pete Townshend, and is most associated with the Who and the various side projects of its original members. Simon Townshend has also performed with numerous other acts including Pearl Jam, Dave Grohl and Jeff Beck.