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
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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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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2018’s Bizarre Dire Straits Rock Hall 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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ELO Lights Up Their Rock Hall 2017 Induction
Two of the four members being inducted were no-shows but it didn’t dampen the enthusiasm as Jeff Lynne and Roy Wood celebrated their honor, following a touching speech by George Harrison’s son, Dhani
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Prince Insiders Talk About His 1987 Masterpiece, ‘Sign O’ the Times’: Exclusive
“A lot of musicians end up doing the same song over and over. This sounds like nothing he’d ever done before,” his archivist says. “It is staggering”
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Elton John Starts the Long Goodbye as Farewell Tour Begins: 2018
9 months after the Farewell Yellow Brick Tour was announced in grand fashion, the superstar hit the road. We look back at the first two shows
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When Eddie Money and Wife, Laurie, Renewed Their Wedding Vows
“Looking into her eyes in the church, it’s just a real thrill. I tell ya, 30 years with my wife are the 30 best years of my life”
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