Pete Townshend has made a startling revelation in a recent interview with NME. He stated that while the band will tour again, he believes The Who has been dead for 22 years. Townshend attributes this to the death of bassist John Entwhistle on June 27th, 2002, which he says marked the end of The Who as it was known.
Entwhistle's deteriorating hearing had already begun to affect his performance. Despite this, Townshend and Roger Daltrey decided to keep the band going, resulting in a successful tour.
Townshend also shared his vision for the future of The Who. He expressed a preference for the band to adapt to its audience rather than focusing on filling arenas for financial gain. He lamented that many dedicated fans attend their shows in anticipation of witnessing conflict between him and Daltrey, a sentiment he finds disheartening. Despite these challenges, Townshend remains interested in new experiences, like performing at the Sphere in Las Vegas, which he describes as a "crazy, narcissistic art school thing."
However, fans hoping for a holographic version of The Who may be disappointed. Townshend stated that while he wouldn't necessarily stop someone from creating it, he has no interest in participating in such a project. As for new music, Townshend doesn't see a need for it.
He is considering writing songs and presenting them to Daltrey to sing, or releasing them as a solo album, a move he believes Who fans would appreciate.
[Source: Classic Hits Today]