Pete Townshend 'regrets joining The Who'

Pete Townshend has said that he wishes he never joined The Who.

The 'My Generation' guitarist has revealed that, despite the band's massive success, he thinks he could have done better as a solo artist.

"What would I have done differently? I would never have joined a band," he told The Who: The Ultimate Music Guide.

"Even though I am quite a good gang member and a good trooper on the road, I am bad at creative collaboration.

"I would have made a much more effective solo performer and producer working the way Brian Eno has worked. I would be less physically damaged today.

"My ears, right wrist and shoulder would work more efficiently. In all other respects I am in extremely good shape."

Townshend has battled with tinnitus in recent years, throwing the band's future into doubt last year.