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

13 Bands That Changed Their Lead Singers

You can’t imagine the Stones without Jagger or Zeppelin without Plant. But these 13 bands all changed their lead singer and lived to tell the tale.

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When Don Henley Revealed That Glenn Frey’s Son, Deacon, Was Joining Eagles

“I think it’s the only appropriate way to carry on. Deacon is a very talented young man, and he seems to be up for the task”

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Dylan, Cash Producer Bob Johnston on the Nashville Sessions

“I was standing by the soundboard and I said to Dylan, ‘Listen, man, you ought to come to Nashville sometime.’ He just went, ‘Hmmm.'”–producer Bob Johnston

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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”

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‘Dancing in the Moonlight’—The Circuitous Path of King Harvest’s One and Only Hit

Everybody was “Dancing in the Moonlight” in the early ’70s, but who was the band that recorded this catchy one-hit wonder? We decided to find out.

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Procol Harum’s ‘Whiter Shade of Pale’: That Melody!

To this day, fans still debate the meaning of the song. But more than half a century after its release, it remains one of the most popular of all-time.

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The Rolling Stones’ ‘Exile on Main Street’: Behind the Cover Art

The 1972 album cover was highly influential. Since, then, thousands of artists have used its “Ripping and Tearing” style and graffiti in their work.

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Rock Hall Omissions Part 2: Digging Deeper

Part One listed 100 artists that the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has neglected to induct. We only scratched the surface, so here are 100 more

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The Marketing of Bruce Springsteen’s ‘Darkness On the Edge of Town’: The Inside Story

The Columbia Records product manager takes us behind the scenes of working with the star for the follow-up to Born To Run

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Billy Joel’s 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

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