Quadrophenia, a movie written by Pete Townshend of the Who, premiered on May 2, 1979. The movie told the story of a teenager named Jimmy who was a 'mod' on the search for spiritual satisfaction. It was the Who's first release since Who'ss Next, released in 1971, and the first release since the death of drummer Kieth Moon. It also was the first time new drummer Kenny Jones was seen with the group.
The film received mixed reviews and was generally regarded as a poor followup to the classic Who rock opera Tommy.
Other notable events for May 2:
-Elvis Presley recorded Jailhouse Rock on May 2, 1957
-Pink Floyd's smash hit Another Brick in the Wall was banned in South Africa on May 2, 1980 as it was felt it much encourage boycotts at black schools
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