Which statement about the Rolling Stones is true according to the material?

Which statement about the Rolling Stones is true according to the material?

• A. They were not originators of the concept of rock opera
• B. They originated rock opera
• C. They released Revolver
• D. They contributed to the Brill Building approach

Answer: (A)

Rock opera as a form was popularized by later 1960s acts, notably The Who, with works like Tommy. The Rolling Stones aren’t credited as originators of that idea; they built their reputation on blues-influenced rock and bold studio experimentation rather than creating a defining rock opera work. That’s why the statement about them not originating rock opera is the true one. They didn’t release Revolver—that Beatles album is Revolver. And the Brill Building approach refers to a specific NYC songwriting method used by pop producers; the Stones aren’t known for originating that approach, being a British band whose material often came from themselves or other collaborators rather than a Brill Building system.

Rock opera as a form was popularized by later 1960s acts, notably The Who, with works like Tommy. The Rolling Stones aren’t credited as originators of that idea; they built their reputation on blues-influenced rock and bold studio experimentation rather than creating a defining rock opera work. That’s why the statement about them not originating rock opera is the true one. They didn’t release Revolver—that Beatles album is Revolver. And the Brill Building approach refers to a specific NYC songwriting method used by pop producers; the Stones aren’t known for originating that approach, being a British band whose material often came from themselves or other collaborators rather than a Brill Building system.