Who I Am

Brief Summary

Pete Townshend’s "Who I Am" opens with the moment that would forever define his rock persona: a June 1964 gig where, in a fit of frustration and inspiration, he smashed his guitar into the ceiling. Fans demanded more, and soon, Townshend’s concerts weren’t complete without the ritual wreckage of his guitar - sacrificed, it seemed, to the gods of rock and rebellion. This memoir dives deep into the history of The Who, from their humble beginnings to their rise as “the loudest band on Earth.”