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
Sonny Geraci of The Outsiders & Climax: Top 10 x 2
Most artists are lucky to have a top 5 hit with one band. Sonny Geraci reached that plateau with two different groups in two different decades.
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‘Get Back’: The Beatles’ Album That Was, Wasn’t And Is
When you listen to the LP as a cohesive experience, it feels like a genuine concept album—these guys being what they were.
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‘Buffalo Springfield Again’: Behind-the-Scenes
The album was a defining moment in L.A. music history; meshing songcraft with new recording techniques that elevated the music.
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When Tom Petty Moved On With ‘Mary Jane’s Last Dance’
With MCA owed one final album, the decision was made to finish the contract with the star’s first greatest hits LP. The inside story of how the single was chosen
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Starship’s ‘We Built This City’: Really The Worst?
Music critics love to call this 1985 #1 single the worst song ever. But is it really? We asked the former members of the band how they feel about it.
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The Album of the Year Grammy Nominations From 1975-1979
Back in rock music’s recorded heyday, you used to have a keen interest in which 5 albums received nominations for this big category
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10 More Great ‘Live at the Fillmore’ Albums
A sequel to our original survey of LPs recorded at the iconic NYC and San Francisco venues, includes Derek and the Dominos, John Mayall and even Chuck Berry
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Brian Jones, the Rolling Stones’ Resident Musical Genius, is Recalled by Bill Wyman, Jimmy Page & Others
“I honestly believe that if there wasn’t a Brian Jones there wouldn’t have been a Rolling Stones.”–Bill Wyman
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Stacks and Stacks of Vinyl: Tower Records in the ’70s
Go back in time (before “big box stores” and the Internet) and watch film footage of when Tower Records’ Sunset Blvd store was an adventure in vinyl album shopping.
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The Beatles’ ‘Now And Then’ Video Directed By Peter Jackson Will Melt Your Heart
At the clip’s most poignant moments, the present day Paul and Ringo are seen performing their parts for the song “together” with the much younger John and George
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