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
When Glenn Frey Came to Small-Town Minnesota
Imagine you’re in a tiny town in Minnesota and there, onstage, is the co-founder of the legendary Eagles, playing for just a couple hundred folks.
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Iron Butterfly’s Classic ‘In-a-Gadda-Da-Vida’
The single and album signaled a shift from the psychedelic sound toward something more aggressive, loud and primal. Rock fans either loved it or hated it.
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The Summer of Love, by Those Who Were There
In 2017, Graham Nash, Michelle Phillips and others assembled in New York to remember the headiest summer of all. “I was stoned all the time,” recalled Nash
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Over Under Sideways Down: Making Sense of the Yardbirds’ Album Releases
The Yardbirds’ recorded legacy was just as convoluted as their personnel timeline, with few correlations between their American and British output.
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Gregg Allman, Music Legend, 1947 – 2017
“It is with deep sadness that we announce that Gregg Allman, a founding member of The Allman Brothers Band, passed away peacefully at his home in Savannah, Georgia”
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Waddy Wachtel on Playing With Keith Richards, Linda, and More
The legendary session and touring guitarist shares stories about playing with many of the stars with whom he has worked with for decades
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Pete Townshend: 10 Great Guitar Solos With The Who
How do you narrow down the most memorable guitar parts ever played by one of rock’s all-time greats? Our writer happily digs deep inside the Who’s catalog.
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17 Classic Chuck Berry Covers
The legend, who may have invented rock and roll, died at 90 in 2017. To celebrate his legacy, we’ve chosen 17 of his best, by some of his biggest fans
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Olivia, Andy Gibb and ABBA Sing in 1978 Jam Session
The stars performed many pop classics together along with some of their own hits during the May 1978 ABC TV special, Olivia.
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The Summer of Love and That Song About ‘San Francisco’
It was a song of its time, inviting “gentle people” to wear flowers in their hair and migrate to California. Many thousands took Scott McKenzie’s advice
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