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
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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SNL’s ‘Wayne’s World’ Sketches: ‘We’re Not Worthy!’
It’s notoriously difficult for a non-regular to get a skit on the show but the likable Mike Myers was able to make an immediate impact.
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Why Bob Dylan Covered the Rick Nelson Hit ‘Garden Party’
“His voice was sort of mysterious and made you fall into a certain mood,” said Dylan of Nelson.
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Waddy Wachtel Interview: Linda, James, and Session Career
Our conversation with the guitarist who has been a “first-call” player for decades, recording and touring with such stars as Ronstadt, Taylor and Carole King.
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Reflecting on Marmalade: ‘Reflections Of My Life’
From 1968-1976, they scored eight Top 10 hits in the U.K. This song ultimately earned them their worldwide fame. Its singer/writer fell on hard times.
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The Rolling Stones’ ‘Exile on Main Street’: Behind the Cover Art
The 1972 album cover was highly influential. Since, then, thousands of artists have used its “Ripping and Tearing” style and graffiti in their work.
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2023 Jeff Beck Tribute Concert Led By Clapton, Stewart, Wood
The first of two shows presented by Eric Clapton at Royal Albert Hall featured an all-star lineup.
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When the Climax Blues Band Got it Right
The British group began as a blues revivalist outfit and charted twice with songs that were a bit outside of their original musical style
Read More Rolling Stones ‘Exile on Main St.’: An Interview with Engineer Andy Johns
“They were at the height of their powers as far as rock ’n’ roll goes. ‘Exile’ turned out to be a great collection of music.”—Engineer Andy Johns
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Dire Straits’ ‘Sultans of Swing’: An Unlikely Hit
They were playing a kind of old-school Dylanesque rock that radio stations assumed fans no longer cared for. Then the fans told them otherwise.
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