Originally filmed in December 1968, "The Rock and Roll Circus" was originally intended to be released as a television special. The special was filmed over two nights and featured not only the Rolling Stones but The Who, Jethro Tull (with future
1969年,The Who出版了双唱片概念专辑《Tommy》,后人把它定义为历史上第一张成功的摇滚音乐剧专辑。《Tommy》的成功不仅在于商业上,它还同时在主流音乐杂志和地下摇滚刊物中获得了认同。同年,乐队举行全球巡演,地点包括伦敦大剧场和纽约大都会音乐剧场。 这是摇滚乐史上第一部以歌剧的形式表现一名聋哑儿童TOMMY生活的作品。作品涉及到宗教毒品、歌星生涯、玄学及赌博等。 1975年,编导肯.拉塞尔把它拍成电影,讲述汤米(罗杰.戴德里饰)在小时候因窥见母亲(安.玛格丽特饰)与情夫通奸
This film came out shortly after Who drummer Keith Moon's death and as such, is a hybrid between a tribute to his work with the band and what it was probably originally intended to be, a collection of performances and material showcasing their develo