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
Tommy Roe: ’60s Pop Star Reached ‘Dizzy’-ing Heights
The singer scored with six top 10 singles including a pair of #1s which he wrote, “Sheila,” and “Dizzy.” The bubblegum star once toured with the Beatles
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Lunar Love: Reappraising the Value of the Beatles’ Cover of ‘Mr. Moonlight’
There are some who claim it was the worst thing they ever recorded. We take a closer look at the obscure R&B tune and find otherwise.
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A Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Cynic Visits the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
After 35 years of critiquing the Rock Hall’s induction process, our editor finally made his way to the actual Hall in Cleveland. What did he think of it?
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A Visit to Stockholm’s ABBA Museum
Sweden’s equivalent of Graceland (slogan: “Walk in, Dance Out”), it’s just like ABBA’s signature hits: pristine perfection
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Ben E. King’s Voice Will Stand By Us For All Time
The soul singer co-wrote one of the most poignant love songs ever recorded, and enjoyed numerous hits with the Drifters and as a solo artist
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Gary Wright: The Dream Weaver
The former Spooky Tooth leader collaborated with George Harrison and enjoyed two big solo hits of his own in 1976. He popularized the synthesizer in rock music
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Class Axes & the Guitarists Who Wielded Them (Pt 2)
What constitutes a Class Axe for the likes of Jeff Beck, Angus Young and Eddie Van Halen? The answer’s in our list of legendary rock guitars…
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When the Stray Cats Reunited After 10 Years
In 2018, Brian Setzer, Lee Rocker and Slim Jim Phantom gave their first North American performance in 10 years. It resulted in a new album and full blown tour
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‘Radical Radio’: A New Website Recalls the Heady Era of Freeform Programming
A new website, packed with content, recalls the days when a disc jockey could play anything he or she wanted.
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Dire Straits’ Bizarre Rock Hall 2018 Induction
There have been strange inductions at previous Rock Hall events and this one joins the list as Mark Knopfler and brother David were no-shows
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