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
Born to Run: An Appreciation
Bruce Springsteen’s third album made him a superstar. Four BCB writers reflect on that monumental and irresistible classic rock masterpiece.
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1971: The Year in Rock Music
There were still many familiar faces from the ’60s, but new artists, and new rock music subgenres, were beginning to take root.
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Remembering ‘The Midnight Special’: Rock Edition
The late night TV series aired 450 episodes for nearly a decade and was often the only opportunity for music fans to see their favorite recording acts perform.
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Genesis’ Path to Success: Atlantic President Tells How
Before he became Atlantic Records’ President, Jerry Greenberg said: “I never heard one note of their music. But just from what I read in the English papers about them, I thought: ‘I’ve gotta have this group.’”
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The Beatles ‘A Hard Day’s Night’: An Appreciation
At age 14, writer Colin Fleming saw the film and it made him into a Beatles fanatic… many years after Beatlemania. He recalls that day.
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10 Times the Beatles Used Pseudonyms on Records
You may not think you know Dr. Winston O’Boogie, Percy Thrillington, Jai Raj Harrison or Richie Snare, but trust us, you do.
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‘Sunday Best’: A Documentary Portrays Ed Sullivan as Unlikely Civil Rights Hero
“For us, being on the show was such a great honor, because we were there to see the world changing.”—The Supremes’ Mary Wilson
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15 Cool Classic Rock Instrumentals
Don’t overlook these songs from the J. Geils Band, the Allman Brothers Band, Jeff Beck, The Who, and other classic rock legends.
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When Fleetwood Mac Played 2017’s Classic East in NYC, With Lindsey Buckingham
Two weeks after their headlining gig at Classic West, they were triumphant at Citi Field.
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Remember Ronco’s ‘Mr. Microphone’ Gadget?
If you were watching TV in the ’70s and ’80s, TV ads and infomercials for Ron Popeil’s gadgets for his Ronco products were everywhere.
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