What traumatic event causes young Tommy to become "deaf, dumb, and blind"?

Witnessing his father murder his mother's lover

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The Who: Tommy & Quadrophenia

Journey into the epic rock operas "Tommy" and "Quadrophenia" by The Who, identifying key songs and plot points.0 takes

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01In the rock opera "Tommy," what game does the deaf, dumb, and blind protagonist excel at, leading to the hit song "Pinball Wizard"?
02What traumatic event causes young Tommy to become "deaf, dumb, and blind"?
03In the finale of "Tommy," what object does Tommy's mother smash, causing him to regain his senses?
04Which character in "Tommy" is known for molesting the protagonist, as detailed in the song "Fiddle About"?
05What is the name of the protagonist in the rock opera "Quadrophenia"?
06The title "Quadrophenia" refers to the protagonist's four-way split personality. To which British youth subculture does he belong?
07In "Quadrophenia," Jimmy travels to which English seaside town for a bank holiday, the setting for a major riot between Mods and Rockers?
08After the riots in Brighton, Jimmy is disillusioned to discover his idol, the "Ace Face," has what mundane job?
09The climactic song of "Quadrophenia" finds a desperate Jimmy on the cliffs, contemplating his life. What is the title of this powerful rock anthem?
10In "Tommy," who sings the song "The Acid Queen" in an attempt to cure Tommy of his ailments?