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
Todd Rundgren Performed Elsewhere on Night of 2021 Rock Hall Induction
The Class of 2021 ceremony was held in Cleveland. But although the legendary musician and producer was also in Ohio, he was 249 miles away
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BCB Readers: ‘How We Were Introduced to Rock’
We asked our Newsletter subscribers how they first started listening to the music we now refer to as classic rock. “My grandparents thought the world was coming to an end”
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Now Subbing For Elvis Presley… Glen Campbell
Campbell had perfect pitch and an uncanny ability to match Elvis’ key and delivery, enabling him to present new songs to the King
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When the J. Geils Band Finally Broke Through
The only #1 hit for this dynamic Boston band was about a schoolboy crush later being crushed for real. We look back at an early MTV favorite.
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Tulsa’s Bob Dylan Center Reveals a Trove of Treasures in ‘Mixing Up the Medicine’ Exhibit
It turns out Dylan was a packrat; he saved everything. Much of his collection is now on display at this fascinating museum.
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When The Smithereens Turned It Up to ’11’
When recording their third album, the band “all felt that this would be a special record right from the start,” says guitarist Jim Babjak.
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Tom Petty, in 1996 Interview, Runs Down a Dream: ‘I Want To Play the Fillmore’
“I never sought to be a personality or a celebrity. I just want to be a musician.”—TP clarifies his life goals in a long-ago chat
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Lynyrd Skynyrd Plane Crash and Aftermath
Only four years after their debut album, the Florida band suffered a devastating loss when their chartered plane ran out of fuel, killing six people.
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Label Exec Reflects on Gary Richrath of REO Speedwagon
The Epic Records exec shares his memories of the late guitarist and signing REO. “Gary was a shredder in the early days”
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‘Ed Sullivan Show’: Some Legendary Music Clips
Decades after the landmark program ended its run, performances of recording artists, Broadway stars, comedians, and more are being made available.
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