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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 Scene: How the Song Came to Be

When Liberace Was “Feelin’ Groovy”

The famed entertainer performed it on national television in 1968. Our look back at the song’s history. (Its composer, Paul Simon, hates it.)

The Scene: The Classic Rock Legacy

When the Alice Cooper Band Reunited for a 5-Song Set

Three members of the original Alice Cooper band joined the star for a reunion that featured “I’m Eighteen,” “No More Mr. Nice Guy” and “School’s Out.”

The Scene: Legendary Locales

Gold Star Recording Studios: Behind the Scenes of Some of L.A.’s Earliest Rock Hits

It was the place where Phil Spector, the Beach Boys, the Turtles and rockabilly great Eddie Cochran all made hits. We look back at a true rock landmark.

The Scene: The Classic Rock Legacy

Digging In to The Yardbirds History

We sort out the notable moments of the legendary English blues-rock band in which Eric Clapton, Jeff Beck and Jimmy Page all played.

The Scene: Rock and Roll Memories

Tommy Roe: ’60s Pop Star Reached ‘Dizzy’-ing Heights

The singer scored with six top 10 singles including a pair of #1s which he wrote, “Sheila,” and “Dizzy.” The bubblegum star once toured with the Beatles.

The Scene: Legendary Locales

The Billy Joel Historic MSG Residency: Surprise Guests

He calls it “the holy temple of rock and roll.” Every month since 2014, the Piano Man has called the Garden his home where he’s often joined by big stars.

The Scene: Brick & Mortar Record Retailing

Stacks and Stacks of Vinyl: Tower Records in the ’70s

Go back in time (before “big box stores” and the Internet) and watch film footage of when the Sunset Blvd store was an adventure in vinyl album shopping.

The Scene: The Classic Rock Legacy

The Knickerbockers ‘Lies’: Sounding Like the Beatles Was Enough

The melodic, uptempo song was so reminiscent of the Beatles that many listeners hearing it on their local Top 40 radio station thought at first that it might actually be the Brits, recording under an assumed name.