"5:15" is a song written by Pete Townshend of British rock band The Who from their second rock opera, Quadrophenia (1973). The song reached number twenty on the UK Singles Chart, while the 1979 re-release (along the film and soundtrack album) reached number seventy-nine on the Billboard Hot 100. Role in the plot of Quadrophenia In the song, the main character Jimmy has taken the titular train to Brighton, consumed a lot of drugs, recollecting his life with the Mods, the cultural movement to which he belongs (even if he has dropped out for now), and their duels with the Roc… read more
"5:15" is a song written by Pete Townshend of British rock band The Who from their second rock opera, Quadrophenia (1973). The song reached… read more
"5:15" is a song written by Pete Townshend of British rock band The Who from their second rock opera, Quadrophenia (1973). The song reached number twenty on the UK Singles Char… read more
The Who is an English rock band formed in 1964. Their classic line-up consisted of lead singer Roger Daltrey, guitarist and singer Pete Townshend, bass guitarist John Entwistle, and drummer Keith Moon. They are considered one of the most influential rock bands of the 20th century, selling over 100 million records worldwide and holding a reputation for their live shows and studio work. The Who developed from an earlier group, the Detours, and established themselves as part of the pop art and mod movements, featuring auto-destructive art by destroying guitars and drums on stage. Their… read more