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
The Ultimate Beatles ‘Record Store Day’: December 3, 1965
This is the day when they issued both Rubber Soul and their double A-side single, “Day Tripper”/“We Can Work It Out.”
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McCartney, Eagles Lead All-Stars on ‘Margaritaville’ at 2024 Jimmy Buffett Tribute Concert
Keep The Party Going: A Tribute to Jimmy Buffett was held at the Hollywood Bowl to celebrate the legendary musician and songwriter.
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Cyndi Lauper’s ‘Unusual’ Path to the Walk of Fame
The colorful singer-songwriter made an “unusual” debut. She has won Grammy, Emmy and Tony awards and earned a trip on the Walk of Fame.
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1965 NME Concert Dream Lineup: Beatles, Stones, Kinks + more
It’s like your own time machine with an incredible lineup of British Invasion acts performing at one concert.
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When Playboy Championed Rock Music
For more than a year, 1969-70, Hugh Hefner invited the top rock and soul acts of the day to perform on national TV. Here are more than a dozen of those clips.
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Hamilton, Joe Frank & Reynolds: Duo, Trio, Quartet or Law Firm?
Their history—and their name—is somewhat convoluted, but one thing for certain is that this soft-rock group landed two big hits.
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Cheap Trick’s ‘Dream’ 2016 Rock Hall Induction
After decades of eligibility, the rocking band finally got their ticket punched.
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Deep Purple Inducted in Rock Hall with ‘Smoking’ 2016 Set
Founder Ritchie Blackmore wasn’t there to share the honor. But the band were still a hit with the induction ceremony crowd.
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When We Were ‘Hooked on’ Blue Swede
The 1974 single, with the introductory chant of “ooga chaka,” topped the success of B.J. Thomas’ earlier hit, but was based on a very different version
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Danny Kortchmar on Playing With Carole, James, Jackson, & Don
Our interview with “Kootch” about his “new” band and of his phenomenal legacy as a session musician, songwriter and producer.
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