Eddie Vedder has penned the forward to a new Pete Townshend biography, Who Are You: The Life of Pete Townshend. Author Mark Wilkerson spent ten years researching and writing the 642-page book, conducting exclusive interviews with Townshend and several others, including Townshend’s friends, family and former associates. Wilkerson’s book begins with Townshend’s childhood in West London and follows the guitarist through The Who’s highs and lows. Published by Omnibus Press, the book includes dozens of photographs and was edited by noted Who scholar and author Andy Neill.

Vedder is a longtime Who fan and often covers Townshend’s songs with Pearl Jam. Earlier this year, Pearl Jam was one of several artists selected to honor The Who at the VH1 Rock Honors.

To read Townshend’s thoughts on another band inspired by The Who’s seminal sound, The Clash, check out the November '08 issue of Relix magazine , on newsstands now.

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