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Mark Jefferies

Rock legend Pete Townshend hints at releasing new The Who album after lockdown

Rocker Pete Townshend says he has up to 10 possible songs for a new Who album and is likely to team up with singer Roger Daltrey after lockdown.

The guitarist, 75, is working in his home studio and “wants to make another” if it was worthwhile financially, calling streaming income “a joke”.

He said: “There’s pages and pages of draft lyrics.

“If the moment comes, I’ll go in and start.”

The band released 12th studio album “Who” in 2019 to critical acclaim.

Townshend said he and frontman Daltrey, 76, “only just about got it done”, adding: “We’re very different – politically, socially, spiritually, in every respect. But we happen to be in this band together.”

Roger Daltrey and Pete Townshend from The Who (Getty Images)

The Who, formed in London in 1964 and became one of the most influential British bands of all time.

Their best known line-up comprised Roger Daltrey (vocals), Pete Townshend (lead guitar), John Entwistle (bass) and Keith Moon (drums) although the latter two original members have died.

Portrait of The Who, taken in 1968 (Getty Images)

Over the years they have enjoyed 16 top 10 albums and 25 singles in the top 40 of the UK charts.

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