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
‘Dancing in the Moonlight’—The Circuitous Path of the One and Only King Harvest Hit
Everybody was “Dancing in the Moonlight” in the early ’70s, but who was the band that recorded this catchy one-hit wonder? We decided to find out.
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7 Class Axes & the Guitarists Who Wielded Them
It’s magic when guitarists find an instrument that suits their style, sound and preferences. Guitar World’s Founding Editor takes a look.
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Average White Band’s Surprise #1: ‘Pick Up the Pieces’
The Scottish band got their big break as the opening act on Clapton’s 1973 comeback tour. A year later, this instrumental single failed to chart in the U.K.
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1967 Rock Music Highlights: One Amazing Year
What a year for rock, pop and soul music! Here are some of the highlights when FM “underground” radio was starting to overtake AM Top 40.
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Watch Glenn Frey and Son, Deacon, Perform Together
We can only imagine the joy that Glenn Frey must’ve had when he shared the stage with his teenaged son. Years later, Deacon Frey joined Eagles’ touring lineup.
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Ray Charles: ‘What’d I Say’—An Accidental Classic
A consummate, road-tested professional, he sat down at his Wurlitzer electric piano and improvised a blues-based boogie-woogie riff.
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‘Dueling Banjos’ From ‘Deliverance’: An Unlikely Hit
The song, featured prominently in the 1972 thriller, was used without the permission of its composer. There’s actually only one banjo used.
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Eric Clapton & Friends Play 2020 Ginger Baker Tribute Concert
Some friends! Also performing were Steve Winwood, Ronnie Wood, Roger Waters, and more. The setlist honored the drummer’s work in Cream and Blind Faith.
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1973: The Year in Music
Many of the stars of the ’60s were still making great music, but increasingly, the identity of ’70s rock was being revealed by new names.
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13 More ‘Lost’ British Invasion Hits of the ’60s
Not all of the big British Invasion hits were by legends like the Beatles and the Stones. We look back at other great tunes you may (or may not) remember.
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