Pete Townsend has always been an idol of mine. His articulate interviews always appealed to my as i consumed any rock mag that i could get my hands on. He was leading the life that every teenage boy with a guitar dreamed but he moaned about middle age things (foreshadowing the death of our youth). I was an avid fan until around the time of "White City" . It was a little overblown and with every post 1981 Who reunion he lost credibility in my eyes.
His "Scoop" albums started in the early 80's. They offered a fascinating insight into his creative process. This guy worked himself crazy while i laid in bed!! I understand now he had a contract to fulfill, but it was inspirational to hear the demo's of his great songs and clear that he didn't need the The Who.
I discovered "Scoop 3" on E-bay. I enjoyed listening to his non-linear experiments and early version of his 80's output. It's a great example of that Lou Reed boast "My week beats your year". "Scoop 4" ???