Tommy

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Conceived by guitarist Pete Townshend under the influence of spiritual teacher Meher Baba, 'Tommy' is a pioneering rock opera that chronicles the life of a 'deaf, dumb, and blind' boy who endures trauma to become a messianic figure. The ambitious double album blends acoustic and electric instrumentation with complex, multi-part song structures, utilizing studio overdubs and instruments like piano and French horn to build its narrative. The project revitalized The Who's career through its extensive and acclaimed live performances, cementing its status as a landmark recording that was later adapted into both a film and a Broadway musical.