Wagnerian rock topic

Wagnerian rock is a musical term which likely originated with Jim Steinman, who is quoted as using the phrase in the liner notes of the Meat Loaf album, Rock 'N Roll Hero. The phrase is assumed to be inspired by Steinman's love for the music of Richard Wagner and Phil Spector. Amongst writers and reviewers, the term is used to refer to a merger of twentieth century Rock & Roll and nineteenth century Opera reminiscent of Wagner's and of Spector's "Wall of Sound". The music of several other rock... full article at wikipedia