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

Charlie Watts’ Final Concert: Rolling Stones’ 2019 Tour

The No Filter tour was marked by off stage headlines as much as for its artistic and financial triumph. Mick Jagger made a quick return after health issues.

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Bob Dylan and The Band: Robbie Robertson on the 1974 Tour

“I feel bold enough to refer to it as a musical revolution, because the world came around.”–Robbie Robertson

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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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