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
Dire Straits’ ‘Sultans of Swing’: An Unlikely Hit
They were playing a kind of old-school Dylanesque rock that radio stations assumed fans no longer cared for. Then the fans told them otherwise.
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13 Bands That Changed Their Lead Singers
You can’t imagine the Stones without Jagger or Zeppelin without Plant. But these 13 bands all changed their lead singer and lived to tell the tale.
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When the Alice Cooper Band Reunited for a 5-Song Set
Three members of the original Alice Cooper band joined the star for a reunion that featured “I’m Eighteen,” “No More Mr. Nice Guy” and “School’s Out”
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The Rolling Stones’ ‘Exile on Main Street’: Behind the Cover Art
The 1972 album cover was highly influential. Since, then, thousands of artists have used its “Ripping and Tearing” style and graffiti in their work.
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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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