by Dave Rubin
First published 2001
Dave Rubin opens his guitar instruction guide by tracing The Who's rise from London mod rockers to stadium legends. He dissects Pete Townshend's distinctive playing style through detailed analysis of thirteen signature songs. Rubin demonstrates the power chord progressions that drive "My Generation" and the intricate fingerpicking behind "Behind Blue Eyes." He reveals how Townshend crafted the anthemic riffs of "Won't Get Fooled Again" and the melodic complexity of "Pinball Wizard." Each lesson builds upon fundamental rock techniques while exploring Townshend's innovations in rhythm guitar. The book captures how one guitarist's creative vision shaped an entire generation of rock music.
Genres: biography-memoir, music
Vibes: educational, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: biography, instructional
Period: 20th-century
64 pages · Paperback · Hal Leonard