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
The Doobie Brothers’ ‘What a Fool Believes’: Behind Their #1 Hit
The song almost didn’t happen. Michael McDonald’s sister told him it sounded like ‘circus music’ and to forget it. Good thing he didn’t listen to her!
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6 Bands. 6 Hits. 1 Lead Singer
The singer still lays claim to the title of the only one-hit wonder who did it six times. It’s a title that’s unlikely to ever be matched.
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The Moody Blues Overdue 2018 Rock Hall Induction
The group members were genuinely humbled following their decades-long snub. Watch their speeches and performances of several favorites
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10 Solos by Jazz Greats on Rock Songs
When classic rock acts need a certain sound, and have enough cash, prestige, or luck, they hire an iconic musician they feel would be perfect for the job
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Steve Miller Slams Rock Hall at 2016 Induction
After the Black Keys inducted him and he performed 3 of his hits, the Space Cowboy went into a rant about the Institution’s policies
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When Hank Aaron Topped Babe Ruth’s Hallowed Home Run Mark
As he approached the record, he was the subject of some of the most vile hate mail a human being could receive
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Journey’s Rock Hall 2017 Induction: Lovin’, Touchin’, Squeezin’
Though Steve Perry did not perform, the singer of their biggest hits gave a heartfelt speech and also singled out his now-longtime replacement
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ABBA’s U.S. Success: The Inside Story
After winning the Eurovision Song Contest in 1974 with “Waterloo,” Atlantic Records president Jerry Greenberg signed them for the US. Then “Dancing Queen” happened
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Hugh Masekela, Jazz Trumpet Great: Unlikely Pop Star
The “Father of South African jazz” appeared at Monterey Pop, recorded with the Byrds, scored a #1 pop single and toured with Paul Simon.
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17 #1 Hits Worse Than ‘We Built This City’
That mid-’80s Starship hit perennially tops lists of the worst chart-toppers ever. It’s bad, we agree, but we’ve found others that are even worse
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