The following report is courtesy of Howie Edelson from Launch:

Guitar legend PETE TOWNSHEND took time out to give some advice to up-and-coming bands. Townshend, who's on the final leg of THE WHO's current U.S. tour, spoke to the Illinois Pantograph and explained the basics of launching and sustaining a career, telling them, "Be happy. Find the zone. Always play, on and off stage. The industry will follow... Musicians have to be realistic and humble about their talent. Yes, you need teeth and arrogance, confidence and audacity. Maybe even anger if it fits... Once you are up and rolling, you must remember to set them aside except when you are play-acting your old youthful role."

When asked how he keeps up his energy playing material that in some cases he's been performing since the mid-'60s, Townshend explained that, "It's not about us, it's about the audience. It's not that we feed on their energy, at least I don't; it is more about feeling that we have a function -- all of us gather on stage and in the crowd to connect, to align, to focus and to celebrate our survival and our hope for the future."

He added that, "If this ever got boring I would have to stop, and that has happened to me in the past. At the moment, I am having fun on stage with The Who for the first time."

When questioned about the Who's validity, having only he and Roger Daltrey from the band's original line-up onstage, Townshend joked: "Wait a little longer; Roger and I will both die, then you'll be able to save even more money relying on your ancient memories."

The Who perform tomorrow night (Wednesday, March 8th) in Washington, DC at the Verizon Center.