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Top 14 Greatest Rock Operas/Concept Albums Of All Time
- David Bowie - Ziggy Stardust (Virgin, 1972)
- Queensryche - Operation Mindcrime (EMI, 1988) ...
- Paul Kantner - Blows Against The Empire (RCA, 1970) ...
- The Coolies - Doug ( DB, 1988) ...
- Green Day - American Idiot (Reprise Records, 2004) ...
- What is the best rock opera ever?
- What are some examples of rock opera?
- What is the first rock opera?
- Is a rock opera an opera?
What is the best rock opera ever?
32 Best Rock Operas
| 1 | 1.Magma Mekanïk Destruktïw Kommandöh (1973) |
|---|---|
| 2 | 2.The Mothers of Invention Absolutely Free (1967) |
| 3 | 3.Gong Flying Teapot (1973) |
| 4 | 4.The Who Tommy (1969) |
| 5 | 5.Tom Waits Franks Wild Years (1987) |
What are some examples of rock opera?
Let us know what your favorites are in the comments.
- The Wall. Pink Floyd.
- The Rise And Fall Of Ziggy Stardust And The Spiders From Mars. David Bowie. ...
- Tommy. The Who. ...
- Quadrophenia. The Who. ...
- The Lamb Lies Down On Broadway. Genesis. ...
- American Idiot. Green Day. ...
- The Black Parade. ...
- Arthur Or The Decline And Fall Of The British Empire. ...
What is the first rock opera?
Sorrow is born,'' the British band the Pretty Things entered the rock-and-roll history books in 1968 with what is generally acknowledged as the first rock opera.
Is a rock opera an opera?
While not actually an opera to be sung and acted, a rock opera is a collection of songs and lyrics that relate to a central story. Much like a more common concept album, the themes and concepts are connected but also often employ narrative and characters throughout.
