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Rock Operas - 10/6/2007 9:33:00 PM
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DHunter1115
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Are there any fans of rock operas out there? I have heard the Hero! The Rock Opera album and I have recently discovered the Trans-Siberian Orchestra. I was wondering if anyone knew of any other good rock operas out there.
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RE: Rock Operas - 10/8/2007 9:55:22 AM
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uncabeeil
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There's really only one rock opera, The Who's "Tommy".
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RE: Rock Operas - 10/11/2007 6:05:44 AM
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morningmike
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Tommy is my favorite; loved the music, loved the movie.
How about Quadrophoenia? Or Jesus Christ Superstar?
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RE: Rock Operas - 10/11/2007 8:14:50 AM
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As far as I know, the originator of Rock Opera was Larry Norman, the guy who also invented CCM and has the earliest rap recording I know of. (1972)
He wrote the R.O. "Lions Breath" and with the band People performed it several times as an opener for the Who who watched it intently before writing Tommy. People never recorded it but many of the songs ended up in Norman's first solo album "Upon This Rock."
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RE: Rock Operas - 10/12/2007 8:23:24 PM
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RE: Rock Operas - 10/12/2007 10:52:13 PM
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markb77
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ORIGINAL: DaveW
As far as I know, the originator of Rock Opera was Larry Norman, the guy who also invented CCM and has the earliest rap recording I know of. (1972)
He wrote the R.O. "Lions Breath" and with the band People performed it several times as an opener for the Who who watched it intently before writing Tommy. People never recorded it but many of the songs ended up in Norman's first solo album "Upon This Rock."
Just curious if this pre-dates "S.F. Sorrow" by the Pretty Things - around 1968 I think.
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RE: Rock Operas - 4/29/2008 8:21:42 PM
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MoshForChrist
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I must revive this thread.
Ayreon has some awesome rock operas.
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RE: Rock Operas - 4/29/2008 8:37:07 PM
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Five Iron Frenzy - These Are Not My Pants (The Rock Opera).
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