In an interview with Murray Lerner on the film The Who: Live at the Isle of Wight, Townshend explained the album's title:
I called it Empty Glass, 'cause of this idea that when you go to the tavern – which is to God, you know – … See more

Townshend began writing the songs and recording demos for Empty Glass in his 24-track home studio around late 1978, but recording sessions … See more

Billboard described Empty Glass as "impressive album that showcases perhaps above all, Townshend's incredible versatility on guitar … See more

• Empty Glass at Discogs (list of releases) See more

The sleeve was designed by British-Irish photographer Bob Carlos Clarke. The album's title is an allusion to a poem by the See more

Credits are adapted from the Empty Glass liner notes.
Musicians
• Pete … See more