The Who start working on new album
The Who on the Glastonbury Pyramid Stage, Sunday June 24, 2007
Pete Townshend hints the band may play festivals
The Who’s guitarist and songwriter Pete Townshend has revealed the band are already working on a follow up to 2006’s 'Endless Wire'.
That record was the band's first studio album in 24 years, and many speculated it could be their last - however, the two remaining members of the original group have now spoken about their future plans.
Townshend explained: “Roger [Daltrey, singer] is working on his own idea for an album for us, with the producer T-Bone Burnett, who is an old friend of mine.”
Speaking in a blog on [url= http://www.thewho.com/index.php?module=home]Thewho.com[/url] Townshend added: “I am hoping to come up with some songs for a more conventional Who record.”
After their headline slots at T In The Park (2006) and Glastonbury (2007), he also hinted the group may play some festival shows this summer, saying: “I would want to do that [play festivals] purely for fun, and I don't want to turn it into a big tour. I need to stay focused on my writing.”
The Shockwaves NME Awards 2008 are coming soon – and it’s time to have your say. Vote now by heading to NME.COM/awardsvote and you could win VIP tickets to the ceremony, which takes place in London on February 28.
That record was the band's first studio album in 24 years, and many speculated it could be their last - however, the two remaining members of the original group have now spoken about their future plans.
Townshend explained: “Roger [Daltrey, singer] is working on his own idea for an album for us, with the producer T-Bone Burnett, who is an old friend of mine.”
Speaking in a blog on [url= http://www.thewho.com/index.php?module=home]Thewho.com[/url] Townshend added: “I am hoping to come up with some songs for a more conventional Who record.”
After their headline slots at T In The Park (2006) and Glastonbury (2007), he also hinted the group may play some festival shows this summer, saying: “I would want to do that [play festivals] purely for fun, and I don't want to turn it into a big tour. I need to stay focused on my writing.”
The Shockwaves NME Awards 2008 are coming soon – and it’s time to have your say. Vote now by heading to NME.COM/awardsvote and you could win VIP tickets to the ceremony, which takes place in London on February 28.
Michael Jackson Tribute Special + 24-Page Glastonbury 2009 Review, On Sale Now
Subscribe here or get this week's issue delivered to your door
The Who, Etta James, for US National Registery
Who : Tommy / Quadrophenia / The Kids Are Alright (Original Soundtracks)
Comments (1)
Add a comment
alex1419
Feb 12, 2008
Add your comment
Please sign in to add your comments or register to have your say.