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
A Beatles ‘Reunion’ Can at Last Be Put Right: Opinion
This would mark the last chance for straightening out the long and winding recording road of this troubled project, and giving it the dignity and polish it deserves.
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Sonny Geraci of The Outsiders & Climax: Top 10 x 2
Most artists are lucky to have a top 5 hit with one band. Sonny Geraci reached that plateau with two different groups in two different decades.
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The Final Beatles Concert: Up on the Rooftop
They only wanted to get a feel for performing live in front of an audience again. They didn’t realize it would be the last time they ever did so.
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Remembering Marty Balin, Jefferson Airplane/Starship Singer
The singer, who co-founded the Airplane in 1965, and later joined the offshoot band Jefferson Starship and went on to a solo career, died in 2018 at 76.
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10 Career-Spanning (and Unique) Beatles Guitar Solos
They are rarely hailed as a band known for their guitar solos. But sorting out which ones stand apart from the rest is a pleasing task.
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‘It’s the Real Thing’: When a Coca-Cola Ad Inspired 2 Hit Singles
In 1971, the creative director for the beverage’s ad agency wrote down the words “I’d like to buy the world a Coke.” His vision for a new campaign took off
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Steve Perry on Journey Departure: ‘I Was Burned Out’
In a 2018 interview, he said, “I knew it was going to be painful to walk away, but sometimes you just have to take care of yourself, even if it hurts to do so.”
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Sam Cooke, By Those Who Knew Him
“Sam had a big influence on anybody,” said soul singer Bobby Womack. “To me, cancer would be good if Sam gave it out. I’m serious.”
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Once Upon a Time: Mark Lindsay on the Raiders’ ‘Good Thing’
The group’s lead vocalist talks about writing the hit single with producer Terry Melcher, the wild story of the Los Angeles home they lived in and the Tarantino movie.
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Spencer Davis Group’s ‘I’m a Man’: Admit It, You Don’t Know the Lyrics
The teenaged singer of this British band, Steve Winwood, had a voice like no other. But what exactly was he singing in this hit?
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