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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