Parallel Fifths

1981, Shepherds Bush, Pete Simmons and Alan Barrett have returned to their hometown to rehearse for their eagerly anticipated reunion concert. They used to rub shoulders with the great pop artists of the early sixties, jamming with Townsend & Daltrey, smoking with Lennon & McCartney, and drinking with Jagger & Richards. The last decade, however, has seen their fortunes divide. Loved but outdated, their attempts to stay relevant have had mixed results, but the real struggle is whether they can overcome their tempestuous past.