What is the name of an English rock band who released a song which was a rock opera about a deaf, dumb, and blind boy?
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Overture (The Who song) "Overture" is a song by English rock band The Who, written by Pete Townshend. The track is one of three instrumental tracks released on "Tommy", although it does feature some lyrics towards the end; the other two being "Underture" and "Sparks".
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Tommy (album) Tommy is the fourth studio album by the English rock band The Who, a double album first released in May 1969. The album was mostly composed by guitarist Pete Townshend as a rock opera that tells the story about a deaf, dumb and blind boy, including his experiences with life and his relationship with his family.
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The Open (band) The Open were an English five-piece indie rock band who were signed to Loog Records. Their sound was heavily influenced by Talk Talk (particularly their "Spirit of Eden" album), Cocteau Twins, and early U2, as well as latterly incorporating jazz, such as Miles Davis and "Tommy"-era The Who. Their debut album "The Silent Hours" was released in July 2004 to positive reviews.
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The Clockwork Fable The Clockwork Fable is the sixth regular studio album by the English progressive rock band Gandalf's Fist. Released on 1 May 2016, it is a three disc spanning rock-opera interspersed with a professionally acted radio play between the actual songs. Each disc of the record serves as an individual element of a traditional three-act structure.
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Johnny Boy Johnny Boy were an indie pop band from Liverpool, England which consisted of two members; the London born Lolly Hayes (Lorraine Hayward) and the Liverpool resident Davo (Andrew Davitt, a keyboard tech for the Manic Street Preachers). Both of them, when asked about their roles in the duo, commonly specified them by giving the generic answer of "Vocals, loops and guitars".
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Koopa (band) Koopa is a rock band from Sible Hedingham, near Colchester, Essex, England. The band formed in 2000 by the brothers Stuart Cooper (drums) and Oliver "Ollie" Cooper (vocals and guitar), plus Joe Murphy (vocals, bass, production). The band became the first act to have a Top 40 UK Singles Chart hit based on download sales only, and the first act to have a charting single without being signed to a record label, both facilitated by then-recent changes to rules for eligibility for the singles chart.
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Slow Readers Club The Slow Readers Club is an English rock band from Manchester.
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We Will Rock You (musical) We Will Rock You (often abbreviated as WWRY) is a musical based on the songs of British rock band Queen with a book by Ben Elton. The musical tells the story of a group of Bohemians who struggle to restore the free exchange of thought, fashion, and live music in a distant future where everyone dresses, thinks and acts the same. Musical instruments and composers are forbidden, and rock music is all but unknown.
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We Fell to Earth We Fell to Earth are an experimental rock band from London, England, consisting of Wendy Rae Fowler and Richard File. They performed their debut live show on 21 April 2009, at London's ICA to a sold out audience. They are represented by William Morris Agency.
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Asanee–Wasan Asanee–Wasan (Thai: อัสนี-วสันต์ โชติกุล or Asanee & Wasan Chotikul) is a Thai rock band fronted by brothers Asanee ""Pom"" and Wasan ""Toe"" Chotikul. Among the band's hits is a 1989 song that puts into verse the lengthy ceremonial name for Bangkok, "Krung Thep Mahanakhon" ("กรุงเทพมหานคร"). The elder brother, Asanee, is known for his guitar solos and his wild, "rock star" persona. His way of singing ballads is often described as "broken-heart jiggo" ("jiggo" is a Thai slang for bad boy, parody from "Gigolo" in English and Italian). The bespectacled Wasan is known for his sensitive songs and softer, gentler style. Their songs often include a hook chorus sung by female backing vocalists.
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Ignorance (song) "Ignorance" is a song by American rock band Paramore. It was released in July 7, 2009 as the lead single from the band's third studio album, "Brand New Eyes" (2009). The song impacted radio on July 28. The song was written by band's members Hayley Williams and Josh Farro, although Paramore is credited as being co-writers of the song. The track, recorded in early 2009, was the first song to be written for the album.
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A Night at the Opera (Blind Guardian album) A Night at the Opera is a 2002 album by the German power metal band Blind Guardian. It is named after the 1975 Queen album of the same name, which is itself named after the Marx brothers film of the same name.
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The Rocks (band) The Rocks were an English Punk and Indie rock band from London, UK.
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Apple of My Eye (song) "Apple of My Eye" is a song recorded by the rock/pop band Badfinger for inclusion on their 1973 album, "Ass." The song was written and sung by Pete Ham, produced by Chris Thomas and Badfinger, and released on Apple Records.
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Babyshambles Babyshambles is an English rock band established in London. The band was formed by Pete Doherty (lead vocals, rhythm guitar) during a hiatus from the Libertines. As of 2013 the band includes Mick Whitnall (lead guitar), Drew McConnell (bass guitar, backing vocals) and Adam Falkner (drums, percussion). Babyshambles have released three albums "Down in Albion" (2005), "Shotter's Nation" (2007) and "Sequel to the Prequel" (2013), three EPs and a number of singles.
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Deaf School Deaf School are an English art rock/new wave band, formed in Liverpool in 1973. Between 1976 and 1978 they recorded three albums for the Warner Brothers label, in an art rock style that had its roots in cabaret, moving towards a harder punk rock sound. The band split in 1978 but have since been recognized as an important influence on many British musicians. According to Frankie Goes to Hollywood singer Holly Johnson: "They revived Liverpool music for a generation." The journalist, author and founder of "Mojo", Paul Du Noyer, went further: "In the whole history of Liverpool music two bands matter most, one is The Beatles and the other is Deaf School."
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Electric Eye (song) "Electric Eye" is a song by British heavy metal band Judas Priest, from their 1982 album "Screaming for Vengeance", and released as a single later that year. It has become a staple at concerts, usually played as the first song.
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In the Flesh (Pink Floyd song) "In the Flesh" (working title "The Show") is a song by English progressive rock band Pink Floyd. It appears on their 1979 album "The Wall".
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Stereophonics discography Welsh rock band Stereophonics have released nine studio albums, one live album, one compilation album, four extended plays (EP), two box sets, forty singles and thirty-nine music videos. In the UK, Stereophonics have been awarded five multi-platinum album certifications, two platinum and four gold; one of their singles has been awarded platinum certification, one gold and six silver. They have sold over 7,565,000 albums in the UK, 2,200,000 singles and 100,000 video albums, making them one of the most successful Welsh rock acts. With albums charting across the globe they have sold over 10 million copies worldwide. The band released their first studio album, "Word Gets Around" in 1997 which reached number six in the UK Albums Chart. With the release of "The Bartender and the Thief" and its album "Performance and Cocktails", the band achieved mainstream success within the UK. The album was certified 5× platinum and is one of the band's best-selling albums.
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VocalEyes VocalEyes is a registered charity in England that works with arts organisations across the United Kingdom to identify and remove barriers to access and inclusion for blind and partially sighted people. Established in 1998, its primary activity is to provide live audio descriptions of theatrical plays. The organisation has subsequently worked with museums, galleries and heritage venues to deliver audio descriptions for exhibitions, as well as conducting research and training to increase disability-access to the arts.
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Witchingseason Witchingseason are an English rock band, widely known for their dark, hypnotic noise, with songs like Spiders, the Healer, and Codeine.
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The Mend (band) The Mend are a British boy band consisting of members Kris Evans, Jay Kontzle and Craig Worsley. They originally auditioned for "The X Factor" in 2011, but failed to get any further than bootcamp due to having a management deal. They went on to audition for "Britain's Got Talent" in 2012, and reached the semi-finals but after the public vote was revoked due to the judges' split decision, they failed to go through to the finals. They were then brought back by the judges for the final as a result of a wildcard, and finished in eighth place overall. They released their debut single "Where Were You" on 24 March 2013 independently.