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first rock opera?
On Thu, 19 Nov 1998, Karyn O'Connor wrote:
> Someone please correct me if I'm wrong, but wasn't The Who also the
> first band to write and perform a rock opera. Not only one, but two and
> a mini opera. Damn fine pieces of music, if I do say so myself!!
I seem to remember reading or hearing someone argue that the Kinks'
"Arthur" should be considered the first rock opera, barely beating Tommy.
I dunno though, I'm not even sure when Arthur was released. Maybe someone
else knows?
Bill Watson