Four Personalities Rolled into One: The Story Behind "5:15" by The Who
Does Jimmy live or die? That is the big question raised after listening to The Who's 1973 album Quadrophenia. The main character, Jimmy, struggles with multiple personalities as he clashes with his parents and employer. He finds his tribe in the mods after seeing The Who perform in Brighton, but he is disillusioned when he discovers all is not as it seemed on the surface. Jimmy steals a boat and sails out to a rock overlooking the sea. As he is stranded in the rain, he examines his life. Let's take a look at the story behind "5:15" by The Who.