Bricks in the Wall
After the tour, Roger began to develop two concepts for the band’s next album. The first concept, which used Roger’s spitting incident in Montreal as a starting point, was a rock opera that would explore the story of a cynical rock star who self-isolates after years of traumatic experiences with society. The second concept was about a man’s string of dreams that dealt with the pros and cons of marrying and having a family.
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Roger presented his ideas to the band in July 1978, and they collectively decided on the first concept. Roger’s second idea eventually became the concept behind his first solo album, “The Pros and Cons of Hitch Hiking.” The band soon began working on their next album under the working title, “Bricks in the Wall.”