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
Rolling Stones Fan Gets Surprise of His Life
Win a contest, fly to London, get to see the sites + the career-spanning Exhibitionism of your favorite band. Turn around… bam! They’re there to meet you.
Read MoreELO’s ‘Mr. Blue Sky’ Like You’ve Never Seen It
Electric Light Orchestra fans will be surprised to discover how this favorite fared on U.S. radio. It was released in the midst of a string of hit singles for the group that combined electric instruments with orchestral ones
Read MoreHarp On It: 20 Great Rock Songs Featuring Harmonica
The harmonica has long been used—particularly by lead singers—to inject a bit of bluesy, earthy authenticity into a song. We look at some of the best.
Read MoreOlivia, 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
Read MoreTina Turner After Ike: The ’80s Comeback
She will long be remembered as one of the most sensational, daring and courageous women in the world of rock ’n’ roll.
Read MoreOver 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.
Read MoreThe Rolling Stones Bring Howlin’ Wolf to U.S. TV
From the start they were huge fans of the blues. So when the British band had the chance to present one of their idols on American TV, they grabbed it.
Read MoreWhen Eric Clapton Headlined the Greenwich Town Party
The annual event has had a knack of booking big name talent. Slowhand’s 15-song set featured a favorite he hasn’t played in decades
Read MoreDesmond Dekker’s ‘Israelites’—Admit It, You Don’t Know the Lyrics
Even as it found its way to the top 10 in the U.S. and several other countries, many listeners had no idea what this proto-reggae song was about.
Read MoreRemembering ‘The Midnight Special’: Rock Edition
The late night TV series aired 450 episodes for nearly a decade and was often the only opportunity for music fans to see their favorite recording acts perform
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