How to get into rock opera

rock opera: work of rock music that presents a storyline told over multiple parts, songs or sections northsound.fm covers 18 rock opera artists with curated starting points for each.

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What's the best way to get into rock opera?

Start with The Kinks's "BBC Sessions: 1964–1977". It's one of the most accessible and representative entry points into rock opera.

What is rock opera?

work of rock music that presents a storyline told over multiple parts, songs or sections