Pete Townshend latest comments on the Beatles

[SisterRay]

The Beatles did not grow up,” said Pete Townshend, 64, the leader of fellow English rock legends The Who. “They stopped making records at a point where what they were doing was incredibly interesting and potentially very, very mature. They worked as solo artists, obviously, but — as a band — they stopped.
“Yet, there’s something universal about that music and The Beatles’ appeal that will go on for a long time to come, in spite of their not being here. Because they were driven by a real passion, which is still evident, and were endlessly innovative. They put an awful lot into the music and it lives on

[mazeltomtom19]

And Pete Townshend grew up?!? He's possibly the most immature 64 year old I have ever seen...

[fuselage321]

And Pete Townshend grew up?!? He's possibly the most immature 64 year old I have ever seen...

This

[sonicnerd23]

Says the man who, 41 years ago, gave the Beatles flak for not writing real heavy songs.

Seriously, Pete's a good guitarist and songwriter, but this just comes off as rude.

[thedoorsdk]

I don't quite understand why everyone is so offended by this. It sounds like a genuine compliment to me.

[sonicnerd23]

I don't quite understand why everyone is so offended by this. It sounds like a genuine compliment to me.

Well, the second part of the statement, no doubt.

[Opus Penguin]

I take it as a compliment within an insult. But to each their own opinion. I like the Who, but I see The Beatles being long remembered after The Who. Mature or not, their songs are lasting.

[thedoorsdk]

Well, the second part of the statement, no doubt.

Well keep in mind this is coming from someone who finds it incredibly hard to say positive things about his own band, let alone anyone else's.
This is probably the nicest thing Pete has said in a long time.

[NathanNRT]

And Pete Townshend grew up?!? He's possibly the most immature 64 year old I have ever seen...

Hahahahaha if anything he's one of the most mature........

[Greatwhitehype]

I dont think you guys are getting what hes saying...its not a diss...hes saying that they broke up just as they were entering their mature, 'grown up' phase. In other words, we didnt get a chance to see them (or hear them, rather) follow through on that phase. Thats why he says that they stopped making music just as they started to put out their best work. I would happen to agree with him. Based on the trajectory of their last 4 albums I would say they were still getting better and better and we were nowhere near seeing their career arcs come downward yet. He mentions their solo work but acknowledges that it is not the same thing.

I had to read it a second time to get it because I initially thought he was taking a shot at them, but he isnt...no need to kill Townshend.

BTW, TEN DAYS LEFT, folks