Tommy

Tommy (1969) is one of The Who's two full-scale rock operas, and the first musical work explicitly billed as a rock opera. In some older publications it is called Tommy (1914-1984). The opera was composed by Who guitarist Peter Townshend, with two tracks contributed by Who bassist John Entwistle and one fictitiously attributed to Who drummer Keith Moon, though actually written by Townshend. http://www.thewho.net/discography/songs/TommysHolidayCamp.html An earlier song by blues artist Sonny Boy Williamson was also incorporated into the opera. Playing time is 74 minutes.

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In 2003 the TV network VH1 named Tommy the 90th greatest album of all time.

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1969: 1969 was a common year starting on Wednesday...

The Who: The Who is a British rock band. They are noted for the dynamism of their live performances and for their thoughtful music, including Tommy, one of the first rock operas. Their earlier "mod" albums, which boasted short, aggressive pop songs, Pete Townshend's distinctive power chords, and constant th...

Rock opera: A rock opera or rock musical is a musical production in the form of an opera or a musical in a modern rock and roll style rather than more traditional forms. It differs from conventional rock and roll music, which is often a song that is unlinked in plot or story with other songs, but overlaps cons...

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