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Quadrophenia

The Who - Quadrophenia - Album Cover - 1973

Why did The Who call their album ‘Quadrophenia’?

A surprising meaning.

Dale Maplethorpe
Jan 13, 2026
The Edge - U2 - 2009 - It Might Get Loud

“We could be so lucky”: The U2 album The Edge called their ‘Quadrophenia’

“We could be so lucky.”

Ben Forrest
Jun 15, 2025
Pete Townshend, The Who - 1966

‘I’ve Had Enough’: The moment youth rock rebels The Who finally grew up

A pivotal moment.

Ben Forrest
May 24, 2025
STING - 1990s - Gordon Matthew Thomas Sumner

‘Gordon Is A Moron’: the song that made Sting’s ‘Quadrophenia’ experience a living hell

“I don’t think he was too happy.”

Ben Forrest
Feb 26, 2025
Roger Daltrey - The Who - Singer - 1970s

The album that transformed The Who, according to Roger Daltrey

“Musically, I think it’s fabulous.”

Ben Forrest
Feb 25, 2025
The Who - Quadrophenia - Album Cover - 1973

Quadrophenia: rock ‘n’ roll’s most underrated masterpiece?

“I think it’s the best album that The Who made…”

Ben Forrest
Aug 10, 2024
The Who - Quadrophenia - Album Cover - 1973

The Who announce ballet adaptation of ‘Quadrophenia’

A new iteration.

Elle Palmer
Jun 25, 2024
Quadrophenia - Phil Daniels - 1979

The misconception surrounding the ending of ‘Quadrophenia’

A symbolic finale.

Thomas Coll
Feb 17, 2024
BAFTA

‘Quadrophenia’ actor Phil Davis resigns Bafta membership in protest of “toe-curling” broadcast

“Toe-curling.”

Sam Kemp
Feb 23, 2023

How The Who’s ‘Quadrophenia’ birthed Britpop

A cultural behemoth.

Tom Taylor
Sep 14, 2021
‘Quadrophenia’ cast to reunite in new film ‘To Be Someone’

‘Quadrophenia’ cast to reunite in new film ‘To Be Someone’

Exciting news.

Calum Russell
Jun 22, 2021
A classic tale of teenage angst in Franc Roddam's 1979 film 'Quadrophenia'

A classic tale of teenage angst in Franc Roddam’s 1979 film ‘Quadrophenia’

A coming-of-age classic.

Swapnil Dhruv Bose
Sep 14, 2020

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