1979's "Quadrophenia" found The Who revisiting their 1973 rock opera of the same name, delivering a more immediate, hard-hitting rendition that translated their ambitious concept to the screen.
- The 1979 film soundtrack version of "Quadrophenia" was recorded with drummer Dave Holland, who was quickly replaced by Kenney Jones of the Small Faces before the album's release.
- The soundtrack album reached number 17 on the Billboard 200 chart in the United States.
- The film, released the same year, was directed by Franc Roddam and is considered a landmark of British youth culture cinema.
The Who were a British rock band formed in London in 1964, known for their energetic live performances and ambitious concept albums. Emerging from the mod scene, they became pioneers of hard rock and stadium rock throughout the 1970s. In 1979, The Who were at a transitional point, still reeling from the death of drummer Keith Moon the previous year and attempting to solidify their sound with a new drummer.
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