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
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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2 ‘New’ Early Recordings by the Beatles Discovered
Two studio recordings surfaced in Dec. 2025, Paul McCartney’s solo demo of ‘Love of the Loved,’ and the first recording of ‘Misery.’
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Bob Dylan: Reflections on His Early Days by Those Who Knew Him
Johnny Cash, Allen Ginsberg, The Doors’ Robby Krieger and others have vivid memories of their encounters with the young musician.
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‘Billy Jack’: One Tin Soldier Rides Away
The movie, directed, written and starring Tom Laughlin, had a long journey on its way to the screen. Its memorable song was recorded – and charted – multiple times.
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I Get a Check From John Lennon
Our writer once got a check from the former Beatle for $15. Everyone insisted he never cash it. Yet what Lennon really gave him was priceless.
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The Radical, Socially Progressive Art of Rankin/Bass’ ‘Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer’
There is perhaps no Christmas special more beloved than this one from 1964.
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1979: The Year in 50 Classic Rock Albums
The tail end of the ’70s saw superb music being made by some of rock’s great veterans and by many who were new to the scene.
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The Beatles’ ‘Anthology 4’: Barrel Shavings for a Hot Take World
The 2025 collection, despite some standout tracks, is a release that the world deserves, and that’s not a good thing.
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Elton John and John Lennon at MSG in 1974: Behind-the-Scenes
Ray D’Ariano was just 25 when he got his dream job. One month into his gig at MCA Records, he was alone backstage with two of the world’s biggest music stars.
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Little Richard and Tom Jones Rip It Up
The rock ‘n’ roll star was 36 years old when he joined his 29 year-old host to perform a classic on This is Tom Jones.
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