He hit on the idea of creating what would later be called "rock opera".
"905" was written for a never completed rock opera set in the future.
He also was in the 1971 rock opera Soon, which closed after three performances.
In 1991, the band created their first rock opera, Streets.
The song is described by the band, and others as a rock opera.
The album is a rock opera set in 1970s and 1980s England.
The rock opera is noted for taking a modern twist on old story.
The story is told entirely in music, most likely making this musical a rock opera.
The rock opera was recorded with the help of some well known professional musicians.
More than 120 musicians and performers took part in the rock opera.