The Scene:
The Scene features a variety of articles that explore a wide range of subjects, all of then delving into the many aspects of rock ‘n’ roll music, its artists and players, the music business and classic rock culture
Medley Mania of 1981-82: ‘Stars on 45,’ The Beatles & More
A Dutch novelty act released a single that was a medley of songs, backed by a disco beat. The worldwide #1 hit spawned other singles from actual superstars.
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When the Blues Brothers’ ‘Bluesmobile’ Got Pulled Over
An Atlantic Records exec drove the legendary car to promote the 1980 movie soundtrack and had some tense moments when a state trooper stopped him on the highway
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Janis Joplin Slays ‘Ball and Chain’ in Monterey Pop
When she stepped onto the Monterey stage she was still an unknown. When she left she was on her way to superstardom. This five-minute clip is why.
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Monterey Pop Festival—10 Killer Performances
Here is a look at some of the finest that went down over those 3 days, and which still loom so largely as we bring contemporary ears to bear on them
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The Beatles’ ‘Yesterday and Today’: Should It Ever Have Existed?
The album was slapped together from odds and ends by Capitol Records, without the band’s participation. And what was up with that cover?
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AT40: When Casey Kasem Delivered the Hits
Fans tuned in each week for the popular syndicated program “heard in the fifty states and around the world,” and for great stories from its legendary host
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When Gregg Allman’s Grandson Made His Stage Debut on Hammond B3
“My son has played piano since he was a little guy,” said his father, Devon Allman. “The road truly goes on forever!”
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The Rolling Stones’ Summer of ‘Satisfaction’
In 1965, the Stones hit #1 for a 4-week run. Can later generations even comprehend what it felt like for those of us growing up back then?
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Here We Come… The Monkees’ Incredible First Year
Our look back at the 3 chart-topping albums, three #1 singles and the shocking exit of a behind-the-scenes exec less than 8 months after Monkee-mania began.
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Desmond Dekker’s ‘Israelites’—Admit It, You Don’t Know the Lyrics
Even as it found its way to the top 10 in the U.S. and several other countries, many listeners had no idea what this proto-reggae song was about.
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