Pete Townshend - Signed numbered VIP-invite - 1993

Not many musicians are more rock ’n’ roll than The Windmill himself: Pete Townshend. Here is a signed and numbered invitation from 1993.

More than thirty years ago, Townshend released an ambitious solo project, Psychoderelict. It is an opera, accompanied by a movie plus multiple versions on vinyl and CD. It is an intricate story about a fading rock star who wants to revitalize his career (thinking of anybody at that time?). Multiple characters appear: the main ones are a woman DJ and the manager.

The story is a satirical look at Townshends' own career at that moment. It was very close to his heart, so he invited a few VIPs to a presentation on Friday, July 2nd, 1993, at the London Mayfair Theatre, where he played some tracks, showed clips, and spoke to journalists.

Among them was me. To be honest, I was not a big fan of Psychoderelict. The story was too complicated for me, and I felt that not many fans would be able to identify with a true rock star. But hey, this was Mr. Windmill! We talked for about ten minutes.

He found my views amusing, saying that they weren't really meant to be identified with, but mainly a message to colleagues and the industry. He kindly delved into his memories, the Who stuff (No, I did not ask about the 'I hope I die before I get old' line) and happily also the amazing Woodstock performance. He said they were conned into that, and he fell for it again when Geldof asked him to join Live Aid as a solo artist, but announced a Who revival.

At the end of the talk, he signed my invitation. Check the pictures; it is numbered 017 out of fifty. I put it away safely and haven't seen it since. So, it is in wonderful as-new condition.

This signature is part of rock history. For you to own. It will be carefully packed and shipped promptly.