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
Harry Chapin’s Inspiration for ‘Taxi’
‘Cat’s in the Cradle’ may have been Harry Chapin’s biggest hit, but ‘Taxi’ resonated with listeners, perhaps due to its real-life connection.
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Procol Harum’s ‘A Whiter Shade of Pale’: Look Back
To this day, fans still debate the meaning of the song. But half a century after its release, it remains one of the most popular of all-time.
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First-Generation Rockers: Who’s Still With Us?
With the deaths of Chuck Berry and Fats Domino, we began to wonder: Which of the earliest rock ‘n’ rollers are alive? Here are 9 who made the music what it was
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How Deep Purple’s ‘Smoke on the Water’ Came to Be
Every rock fan knows the classic riff but what exactly is Deep Purple’s best known song about? We take you behind the scenes in 1971.
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Loving ‘Cheers’ to My Late Mate, Ian McLagan
Rob Patterson praises Small Faces/Faces keyboard player for being the best rock star mate a fan might ever want and a friendly, unpretentious hail-fellow-well-met to any and all of his fans.
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Shocking Blue Score With ‘Venus’
When the Dutch rock band replaced its male lead vocalist with a 21-year-old female, they enjoyed an out-of-this-world smash which sold a reported 7.5 million copies
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Handicapping the 2019 Rock Hall Nominees!
The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame has announced its nominees for the 2019 class. We predict which artists we think will make the final cut.
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12 Finest Male Blue-Eyed Soul Singers
Our writer loves few things more than a great blue-eyed soul singer. Here he offers up what he believes are the dozen finest.
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‘The Midnight Special’: Solo Artists Edition
The late night TV series aired 450 episodes for nearly a decade + was often the only opportunity for music fans to see their favorite recording acts perform
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‘Brandy’ by Looking Glass (It’s a Fine Song)
For one week only, in the summer of 1972, it was the best-selling, most often played single in the United States of America.
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