The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and The Spiders From Mars – David Bowie

[caption id="" align="alignnone" width="1024"] image courtesy: http://www.taptrail.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/david-bowie-06-1024x576.jpg[/caption] This album is the symbol of the presence of David Bowie in the world of Music. While it earned popularity in Britain before it hit American charts; the iconic record to this day is a celebrated worldwide. The album follows Ziggy Stardust, an alien hiding as a human rock star who brings the message of love and hope to a confused and troubled world. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band – The Beatles [caption id="" align="alignnone" width="1024"] image courtesy: http://sixtypull.sixtyandmellc.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/thebeatles.com-1-1024x576.jpg?iv=165[/caption] While the Beatles made a lot of standalone hits that will stay with us forever, so will this world-changing record. A brainchild of Paul McCartney, the idea of the album was to capture a complete disguise which will give them a new direction to make music in. Eventually, they landed with this album, which now has made it to the Rolling Stones list of “500 Greatest Albums To Ever Exist” Tommy – The Who [caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="433"] image courtesy: https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/9/92/Who_-_1975.jpg/433px-Who_-_1975.jpg[/caption] The Who got their fame from their eternal connection to the youth and a voice of rebellion in the 60s. But; it doesn’t cut down on their most popular album – Tommy. This record follows a Deaf, Dumb and Blind boy through his life; and is an overwhelming emotional journey sure to be thought-provoking. The Black Parade – My Chemical Romance [caption id="" align="alignnone" width="1024"] image courtesy: http://hdwallsize.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/MCR-Wallpaper-for-Dekstop-1024x576.jpg[/caption] If you know anyone who was emo in the 2000s, then you know what happens when you play the G chord. The album’s story is actually arranged in reverse, is a journey of a man from rebellion to the knowledge of death to the other side. The heavy emo-punk sound of the band on this record has become iconic today. The Wall – Pink Floyd [caption id="" align="alignnone" width="1024"] image courtesy: http://www.musiclipse.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/Classic-Pink-Floyd-Photo-Band-Menmbers-In-1972-Meddle-Era-1024x576.jpg[/caption] While “Dark Side of the Moon” Sold More copies, It’s this classic to make it to the list. Based on a story of a man so disappointed in the society that he puts up a metaphorical wall between himself and the world; it inspired a movie and countless fans to reach out to the great trio.   These 11 albums either already are influential in the rock world, or soon will be. Regardless, each is a story worth listening to.