Original: Peter Dennis Blandford '' Pete '' Townshend ( ; born 19 May 1945 ) is an English rock guitarist , vocalist , songwriter and author , known principally as the guitarist and songwriter for The Who , as well as for his own solo career .
Simplified: Peter Dennis Blandford '' Pete '' Townshend ( born 19 May , 1945 ) is an English rock musician , songwriter and author best known as the founder of the band The Who .