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Bookmark or Share- Rock opera - WikipediaA rock opera is a collection of rock music songs with lyrics that relate to a common story. Rock operas are typically released as concept albums and are not scripted for acting, which distinguishes them from operas , although several have been adapted as rock musicals .
- Top 14 Greatest Rock Operas/Concept Albums Of All TimeOver the years indie rock stalwarts, punk outfits, death metal bands, and dozens of prog rock minded acts have tried their hand at penning a Rock Opera.
- The Who's 'Tommy' Is 50, So Here Are Nine More Essential Rock Operas - VICEWhen The Who released Tommy 50 years ago today, they introduced fans to a new form: the rock opera. They weren’t the first to establish a narrative on a record—but they popularized the idea of...
- The Evolution of Rock Opera: From Concept to Cultural PhenomenonRock opera, a genre that blends the raw energy of rock music with the narrative depth of opera, has a fascinating origin story. Emerging in the late 1960s, it was a rebellious response to the traditional constraints of both rock and classical music.
- 55 Years Ago: The Who Changes Rock Forever With 'Tommy'The Who's groundbreaking multi-platinum rock-opera 'Tommy' was released on May 23, 1969.
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