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
Keith Emerson (1944 – 2016) Tributes
We’ve handpicked some tributes from fellow musicians to the ELP keyboardist who died on March 10, 2016. “I hope you still felt proud.”
Read More17 Classic Chuck Berry Covers
The legend, who may have invented rock and roll, died at 90 in 2017. To celebrate his legacy, we’ve chosen 17 of his best, as covered by some of his biggest fans
Read MoreMoby Grape’s ‘Worst Night’: Excerpt from New Fillmore East Book
“That night was something else. I had friends out there and they were laughin’. We finally got up and kicked some ass.”–Moby Grape guitarist Jerry Miller
Read MoreHappy Birthday to Drummer Kenney Jones
He’s in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a co-founder of Small Faces and Faces, and joined The Who in 1978
Read MoreJeff Lynne’s ELO at the Hollywood Bowl in 2016
The spaceship touched down on Los Angeles as the re-tooled Electric Light Orchestra played their first of just 5 U.S. dates
Read MoreRolling Stones’ Colorful ‘She’s a Rainbow’: As Seen on TV
Though the song was only a modest success in 1967, it’s been re-discovered by Madison Avenue for use in numerous ad campaigns
Read MoreBob Marley and the Wailers: Behind Their 1973 Capitol Records Session
The 1973 recording represented a unique moment in the Jamaican band’s history: one of the last times Marley and Peter Tosh played together.
Read MoreHow Led Zeppelin Were Convinced to Release ‘Whole Lotta Love’ as a Single
When the song started taking off at FM radio, Atlantic’s Jerry Greenberg made an edit for AM radio. They put it out “and the record explodes…”
Read MoreBig Pink Available for Weekend Getaway
It may look like just another house in country in the Catskills, albeit with an odd paint job. But this vacation rental is where legendary music was created
Read MoreLynyrd Skynyrd Re-Think Farewell From the Road
They’ve changed the name of the Last of the Street Survivors tour. They typically perform a 17-song set with some of classic rock’s best known anthems
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