Dennis Townshend
British musician
1945 — present
Quick Facts
Profession
British musician
Born
May 19, 1945
Age
~81 years
Name Origin
English
Timeline
screenwriter, composer, singer
United KingdomBorn in London
1945
Born in London (1945-05-19)
1993
AwardTony Award for Best Original Score
Present
Age ~81
About
Peter Dennis Blandford Townshend is an English musician. He is the co-founder, guitarist, keyboardist, second lead vocalist, principal songwriter and de facto leader of the Who, one of the most influential rock bands of the 1960s and 1970s. His aggressive playing style, poetic songwriting techniques and authorship of two rock operas with the Who, as well as other projects, have earned him critical acclaim.
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Who is Dennis Townshend?+
Peter Dennis Blandford Townshend is an English musician. He is the co-founder, guitarist, keyboardist, second lead vocalist, principal songwriter and de facto leader of the Who, one of the most influential rock bands of the 1960s and 1970s. His aggressive playing style, poetic songwriting techniques
What does the name Dennis mean?+
The name Dennis means "A male given name from Ancient Greek.. Etymology: From Denis, from - saint's name Denis, brought to England by Normans; from Latin Dionysius, a masculine name literally meaning “follower of (the wine god) Dionysus”.". It is of English origin.
When was Dennis Townshend born?+
Dennis Townshend was born on May 19, 1945.
Name Meaning
A male given name from Ancient Greek.. Etymology: From Denis, from - saint's name Denis, brought to England by Normans; from Latin Dionysius, a masculine name literally meaning “follower of (the wine god) Dionysus”.
The name Dennis is of English origin, meaning "A male given name from Ancient Greek.. Etymology: From Denis, from - saint's name Denis, brought to England by Normans; from Latin Dionysius, a masculine name literally meaning “follower of (the wine god) Dionysus”.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Dennis — May 19, 1945
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Taurus
Reliable, patient, devoted
Earth · Venus · Apr 20 – May 20
Chinese Zodiac
Rooster
Observant, hardworking, courageous
Wood · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
3 Eb
Grass — path, growth, vitality
Celtic Tree
Hawthorn
Curious, adaptable, natural performer
Ogham: Huath · May 13 – Jun 9
Birthstone: Emerald — Rebirth, fertility
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Guestbook
Your music got me through the hardest year of my life.
— a listener
You raised the bar for all of us.
— a fellow musician
Legend.
— anon
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