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
And the Jukebox Kept on Playing…Johnny Rivers
A constant presence on the radio in the ’60s, his hits included “Secret Agent Man,” “Poor Side of Town,” “Memphis,” “Summer Rain” and many more.
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Remember the Left Banke and Their Hit, ‘Walk Away Renée’?
The group’s biggest hit, 1966’s ‘Walk Away Renee,” was written by a band member who became infatuated with the girlfriend of another.
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‘Expressway to Your Heart’: It’s Much Too Crowded
The group was founded by 3 white guys from NYC who grew up listening to the R&B vocal groups of the ’50s. The song launched the careers of Gamble and Huff
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Country Joe is More Than Woodstock—About 40 Albums More
The remarkably enduring singer-songwriter/activist, now retired in his beloved Berkeley, has never really been given his due as one of the original, prolific troubadours of American music
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1970: The Year in Rock Music
As 1970 was ushered in, few could have imagined where we were headed next. There weren’t many signs at the start of the decade.
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10 (More) Big Rock Acts Without a Top 10 U.S. Single
In an era when Top 40 embraced rock music, these artists surprisingly never achieved a pop hit in America, including many Rock Hall members.
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The Label Exec Who Got Fired When He Tried to Sign The Cowsills
After hearing new music from the ’60s pop stars decades after their success, Marc Nathan tried to persuade Atlantic’s president to sign them.
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When Paul McCartney Brought Johnny Carson a Birthday Cake
In 1968, Lennon and McCartney famously appeared on The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson but its host wasn’t there. Sixteen years later, Paul finally met Johnny.
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Dwight Twilley, Power Pop Legend Who Was Denied Success
The singer, songwriter and guitarist’s first recordings with musical partner Phil Seymour in the mid-1970s pre-dated the genre.
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Bob Dylan 30th Anniversary Concert: An All-Star Celebration
The list of artists at the 1992 event was a mile long with dozens of legends celebrating the Bard’s songs. Watch the A-Listers rehearse and take their turn on “My Back Pages.”
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