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
Caribou Ranch Recording Studio: Where the Stars Gathered
Superstars like Elton John, Chicago, Earth, Wind & Fire and many more wrote and recorded memorable music at this recording retreat. Visitors included John Lennon, Stevie Wonder and others
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10 Classic 1967 Debut Albums by California Bands
What do the Dead, Janis, Captain Beefheart, Sly and Canned Heat have in common? They’re among classic rockers from California who first recorded in 1967.
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The Laughing Beatles: Innocence, ‘If I Fell,’ and a 1964 Night in Vancouver
‘When they hit the stage, the Beatles could make it appear that they were part of your group, but also apart in their own world.’
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Jefferson Airplane Recall Woodstock: A New Dawn
Grace Slick addressed the sea of humans, “You have seen the heavy groups. Now you will see morning maniac music. Believe me, yeah, it’s a new dawn.”
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The Beatles: Can AI ‘Fix’ Their Unreleased Material?
Can unreleased Beatles recordings be made whole by AI? Here is a look at projects that could be on the way in coming years.
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Joni Mitchell’s ‘Woodstock’: Behind the Song
The composer of one of the greatest countercultural anthems never made it to the festival that served as the song’s subject.
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Status Quo: ‘Pictures of Matchstick Men’ and You
In their homeland, the U.K., they’ve had more than 60 hit singles and 30+ albums. In the U.S., they’re a one-hit wonder. Here’s the story of that one hit.
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‘Revolver’ & the ’66 Vibe: Interviews With Harrison, Shankar & More
“Everybody in the band was open. We were listening to all sorts of things, and most of it made its way onto our records.”—George Harrison
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1973: The Year in Music
Many of the stars of the ’60s were still making great music, but increasingly, the identity of ’70s rock was being revealed by new names.
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Jeff Lynne’s ELO Opens 2018 North American Tour
It marked their first U.S. concert after their long overdue Rock Hall induction. And the appreciative crowd enjoyed hit after hit.
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