Pete Townshend Shares Thoughts on Led Zeppelin and AC/DC

The Who's Pete Townshend recently shared his thoughts on Led Zeppelin and AC/DC in an interview on the YouTube channel Classic Album Review, as reported by Consequence.

Townshend admitted that he 'never really got into Led Zeppelin' during the height of their fame, but did listen to AC/DC, citing their music as the only heavy metal he really enjoyed.

When asked if The Who were early progenitors of heavy metal, Townshend responded that he didn't think so, but noted that their live album Live At Leeds was 'probably as explosive as it got'.

Townshend also mentioned that he has recently been trying to get in touch with Jimmy Page, and has been listening to Led Zeppelin's albums again, discovering 'some great stuff' along the way.

This news matters to listeners because it provides insight into the opinions and influences of a legendary musician, and highlights the complex relationships between different bands and genres in the history of rock music.