A great article / interview at Spinner.com
Simon Townshend: The Who’s Plans, Touring with Heart and Having David Bowie Babysit You
– by Karen Bliss – Spinner
(2013-03-17)
“I think the audience become endeared to a single guy on a stage on his own, entertaining — and if you can pull it off,” says Townshend. “I’ve had years of experience where I’ve worked really hard at this solo thing — it’s something that I love doing. The audience is on your side, assuming that they like the style of music — and I think they will. It slots into the category for the Heart support, hence that’s why I got the gig. “