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 Zombies 2019 Rock Hall Induction Was a ‘Dream’
Though the British Invasion band had been eligible for entry decades ago, they were grateful to be finally recognized by their peers
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Led Zeppelin’s ‘Houses of the Holy’ Reigns On
The band’s fifth studio album received a Grammy nomination for Best Album Package, yet Facebook’s Community Standards has a problem with it.
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Elton John’s ‘Levon’: A Pauper to a Pawn
The first single from 1971’s Madman Across the Water is “one of our finest moments lyrically and melodically” and includes Paul Buckmaster’s soaring orchestral arrangements.
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First Banger: The Shredding Delight of the Beatles’ ‘Can’t Buy Me Love’
This is the first Beatles guitar solo that shreds, and it’s hard to fathom/estimate how many kids decided they wanted to be guitar heroes upon hearing Harrison’s thrilling break.
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Cars’ 2018 Rock Hall Induction: Third Time’s the Charm
Though eligible since 2003, it took the rock band a while to be nominated. The evening proved to be their final performance with Ric Ocasek
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Remembering Tom Leadon, Founder With Tom Petty of Mudcrutch
The pair formed the band in Gainesville, Fla., as teens. One of his brothers is Bernie Leadon, a founding member of Eagles.
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Mike Bloomfield & the Electric Flag: Long Time Comin’
He was an American guitar hero before there was such a thing. In 1967 he put together a new but short-lived band that combined blues, soul and rock.
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Certified Pre-Owned: Unreleased Traveling Wilburys Album
A viable—make that wonderful—Wilburys album is still out there, lurking.
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Foreigner—Debut Album: The Inside Story
How the band was signed to Atlantic Records, as told by its members and label president, Jerry Greenberg. And the unique clause in the contract…
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10 Totally Cool Classic Rock/Soul Songs
In the ’60s and ’70s, rock and soul converged to inspire some fine music from the likes of Curtis Mayfield, Sly & the Family Stone, Stevie Wonder and more.
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