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Pete Townshend has revealed he avoided listening to Led Zeppelin during their peak, feeling the band was trying to attract The Who's audience. In a recent interview, he admitted to sending a note to Jimmy Page, expressing admiration for Led Zeppelin's music and attempting to arrange a lunch meeting.
Townshend acknowledged the musicianship of heavy metal bands but distanced The Who from the genre's philosophical roots, noting he primarily listened to AC/DC. He recalled being influenced by Jimi Hendrix's arrival, and admitted he had not closely followed bands like Black Sabbath despite their impact.
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