A rock opera is a collection of rock music songs, especially a concept album, with lyrics that relate to a common story. The use of various character roles within the song lyrics is a common storytell
Stage adaptation of The Who's album Tommy; rock operas may be produced by recording artists, in which case they may be released as concept albums, or by theatre-oriented songwriters for staged production
The Who and manager Kit Lambert with gold records for Tommy
Ray Davies (ca. 1973-74) of The Kinks in character as "Mr Flash" from his rock opera Preservation
In the best-known role of his career, László Pelsőczy [hu] plays the title role of Stephen in István, a király, which he played at the King's Hill and at the Szeged Open Air Festival [hu]
A concept album is a musical album whose tracks hold a larger purpose or meaning collectively than they do individually. This is typically achieved through a single central narrative or theme, which c
Rock opera
…A rock opera is a collection of rock music songs, especially a concept album, with lyrics that relate to a common story. The use of various character roles within the song lyrics is a common storytelling device. The success of…
Roger Waters (saluting on top) leading a live performance of Pink Floyd's The Wall, one of the best-known concept albums of all time
Frank Sinatra in Capitol Records Studio A, 1956, during the recording of his album Songs for Swingin' Lovers!
Cover art of the Beatles' 1967 album Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band
Genesis recreating their concept album The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway (1974) for a live performance. Band member Peter Gabriel is wearing a costume for one of the album's characters.