Mark Wilkerson – Pete Townshend biographer

Mark Wilkerson talks about: Balancing his writing with a full-time jobServing in the United States army for eight yearsBeing inspired to write a Pete Townshend biography after finding inaccuracies in anotherMaking a pilgrimage to Pete’s house, and the chance meeting that followedBecoming the first person to write the Thunderclap Newman story, and their significant connection with The WhoDeveloping a friendship with Eddie Vedder through their shared Who fandomThe difficulties in moving to another country as a teenager, and feeling a deep connection with Quadrophenia as a resultAnd why The Who’s music is more than simply entertainment Interview recorded November 2025Music by The GarageVisit our website for bonus episodes and exclusive contentSupport us with a one-off or monthly donationFacebookInstagramBlueskyYouTubeRELATED LINKS Buy Hollywood Dream: The Thunderclap Newman StoryBuy Who Are You: The Life of Pete TownshendMark’s Zoom interview with Pete Townshend November 2024Mark’s interview with Pete at the Thunderclap Newman book launch Third Man, London, November 2024Thunderclap Newman – ‘Something in the Air’Thunderclap Newman – ‘Wilhemina’ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.