| Mojo Magazine |
"Extraordinarily detailed... the best Townshend research
tool ever." |
| The Chicago Sun-Times |
"Because of its straightforward, just-the-facts (and I mean
all of them) approach, Amazing Journey will be the ideal
companion and balance to the rock legend's long-promised
autobiography, if he ever actually delivers it." |
| The Rocky Mountain News |
"...The most detailed, exacting study
of his life and music we'll likely get until Townshend releases
his own autobiography - and maybe not even then." |
| Brighton Weekly |
"...Never less than a riveting read...
the definitive Townshend biography." |
| Citybeat (Cincinnati) |
"...fascinating and
exhaustively detailed... an engrossing read that might not be
everything there is to know about Pete, but it is everything you
need to know. And more." |
| Louisville Eccentric Observer |
"...a wonderful biography... a triumph
of research and a testament to true fandom." |
| Scootering |
"...an intriguing insight to
Townshend's life... if you have even the remotest interest in
the Who... then get this, you won't be disappointed." |
| FMQB |
"...impressive ...a compelling and
readable account of the life of the man who wrote the line "hope
I die before I get old" yet lived on to share his own incredible
musical journey with the world." |
| WLRN, NPR Miami |
"Remarkable... a fantastic addition to the body of knowledge
of one of the rock era's most brilliant and innovative
musicians." |
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Reviews for Who
Are You: the life of Pete Townshend:
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| Q magazine |
**** - "Pete
Townshend is a gift. Few writers could invent a character
so compelling, contradictory and downright contrary. Mark
Ian Wilkerson's biography throws these aspects of his hero's
life into sharp relief." |
| Record Collector |
****
- "...endlessly revealing and fascinating. ...A weighty
and articulate study that such a distinguished and monumental
musical figure warrants." |
|
Classic Rock |
"...a
massive, extremely detailed and always readable account of
Townshend's life." |
|
Brighton Weekly |
"Wilkerson
paints a minutely-detailed picture of the turmoil, bullet-train
like passing of time and uniqueness of the Who's creative and
cultural birth. ...'Who Are You: The Life of Pete
Townshend' is the holy bible of its subject - so far." |
| Grand Rapids Press |
"Mark Wilkerson's new
biography, 'Who Are You: The Life of Pete Townshend' ranks as a
gem, delving into the brain behind one of classic rock's most
dynamic outfits." |
| Music Connection |
"At 642 pages, this
exhaustive new biography of Who songwriter and guitarist Pete
Townshend by author Mark Wilkerson is an engrossing read.
Lovingly detailed and exactingly rendered, this is a book that
faithfully chronicles the exploits, both personal and
professional, of one of rock's most complex originators." |
| Marquee Magazine |
*****
- "...this weighty tome is the definitive
historical writing on The Who and their intellectual leader.
This updated version sports a new interview with Townshend and a
heartfelt foreword from Eddie Vedder." |
| Mean Street
Magazine |
"...Rock aficionados will
find these 642 pages read like lightning. ...Who Are
You likely represents the most authoritative look into
Townshend's life until Townshend himself finishes his
long-promised autobiography Pete Townshend: Who He?" |
| Library Journal |
"This is perhaps the best
Townshend biography available and the most exhaustive account of
his career and personal life until Townshend publishes his
long-promised memoirs. Engagingly written, deeply researched,
and remarkably comprehensive, this biography of the rock’n’roll
pioneer and visionary is a boon for both fans and researchers.
Essential for all popular music and biography collections."
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