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
9 Signature Rock Songs That Weren’t U.S. Chart Hits
Many songs associated with classic rockers were never actually hits. Here are the surprising back stories to ones by ELO, Billy Joel, Van Halen, Queen & more.
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‘The Big Chill’: Friends to Keep You Warm
It was one of the most successful films of 1983 and featured a big soundtrack of mostly Motown classics. Does the reunion movie of thirty-somethings hold up?
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Watch Carole King, Queen Perform at 2019’s Global Citizen Event
The concert was believed to be the singer-songwriting legend’s first scheduled public performance since she sang 2 songs at a 2017 event
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1966: The Year in 40 Classic Rock Albums
From this moment on, the rock album became a statement in itself, a measure of significance. Artists began looking at their albums as unified works.
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10 ‘Ed Sullivan Show’ Rock Classics
You didn’t really “make it” until you’d been on Sullivan. Check out these great clips from the all-time biggest variety show in America.
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Aerosmith Rocked Final Boston Concert in 2022
The show marked the band’s return after 2 1/2 years, due to the pandemic and Steven Tyler’s rehab
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Before They Were Stars: More Early Recordings From Rockers
In another installment of our series on pre-fame recordings by rock stars, we listen to early sides by Tom Petty, Creedence, Buckingham-Nicks, and more
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When John Lennon and Yoko Ono Helped Jerry Lewis
This actually happened, and we have the video to prove it. In 1972, the most famous couple in rock did their part to raise money for “Jerry’s kids.”
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1969 in Rock Music: A Look Back
Looking back at the year 1969 now, we have to admit that we were all very lucky to have this music in our lives—and we still are!
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‘Shindig!’ Remembering the Trailblazing Rock TV Program and Producer Jack Good
The program featured all of the hitmakers of the day, from the Beatles and Stones to the Beach Boys and the Supremes.
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