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  • There's enough life in 'Reggatta de Blanc' to make you suspect that the Police's image of elite detachment - like that of the Mod-icon character Sting played by Sting in the movie, 'Quadrophenia' - is just another pose.

    Reggatta de Blanc 1979

  • Meantime, you can see Sting playing the role of 'Ace' in "Quadrophenia" - watch out for a super photo of him in next month's "Words-Record Song Book" as well as our review of the Soundtrack of the film.

    Reggatta de Blanc 1979

  • But there are some, such as the "Quadrophenia"-inspired U.K. brand, Armadillo, which recently expanded its offerings from the heavy, armored overcoats that inspired the line's name to include Kevlar-reinforced hoodie jackets and lighter-weight pieces lined with

    latimes.com - News 2010

  • 'Quadrophenia' - which is currently being turned into a stage production - as his greatest ever work.

    Entertainment - Female First 2009

  • Thousands of modern day mods visit Brighton each year to pay homage to the era, some to visit locations for films such as Quadrophenia, others to take part in events such as the annual Scooter Run or Brighton Mod Weekender.

    Brighton: the grit and the glamour 2011

  • In 1973, The Who released a concept album called "Quadrophenia" in which the four band members take on alter egos.

    Shawn Amos: PLAY > SKIP: New Music for Nov. 30 Shawn Amos 2010

  • His 1968 album "Three Week Hero" featured none other than a young Led Zeppelin (or the "New Yardbirds" as they were then known) warming up as his backing band and he appeared as "The Godfather" touring with The Who during their 1997 "Quadrophenia" production.

    Boing Boing 2008

  • It's no "Quadrophenia," but God, it sounds like high art after a bunch of Ke$ha songs.

    Shawn Amos: PLAY > SKIP: New Music for Nov. 30 Shawn Amos 2010

  • All your favourites - Who Are You, I Can't Explain, Won't Get Fooled Again, Baba O'Riley, a medley from 'Quadrophenia', and many more - plus a six song taste of their latest album, Endless Wire.

    Gordon Brown, Charlie Whelan and Me 2007

  • All your favourites - Who Are You, I Can't Explain, Won't Get Fooled Again, Baba O'Riley, a medley from 'Quadrophenia', and many more - plus a six song taste of their latest album, Endless Wire.

    Who we are 2007

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