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
The Rolling Stones’ ‘Out of Time’: The Backstory
It started out as a throwaway track stuck on a contractual-obligation album, became a hit cover for someone else, and now the Stones are playing it live.
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When Phil Collins Began His Comeback Tour
In 2017, the musician began his first solo tour in over a decade, with his teenaged son. Less than a week later, it was postponed when he had a nasty fall
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Rolling Stones Play 2018 London Concerts
The 2nd and 3rd concerts of the band’s 2018 #NoFilter tour had them play two in London Stadium, the first coming on a significant anniversary
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Paul McCartney Opens 2017 Tour With Return to Tokyo’s Budokan
Sir Paul returned to a legendary venue at age 74. His set list included a mix of Beatles, Wings and solo hits and he also reached back to his Quarrymen days
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Bon Jovi, Richie Sambora Reunite at 2018 Rock Hall Induction
Radio host Howard Stern praised the band in his induction speech as “some of the nicest people I’ve met,” before lambasting the Rock Hall’s Jann Wenner
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Cheap Trick’s ‘Dream’ 2016 Rock Hall Induction
Kid Rock noted how the band recalled The Beatles and were both punk and pop. Then Cheap Trick musically wrapped up the night
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Yes Shares Stage at Rock Hall 2017 Induction
It was at times serious and playful, gracious and even bawdy, for the members of the progressive rock band, who waited more than 20 years for the moment
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‘Ziggy Stardust’: An Interview with Engineer Ken Scott
“With ‘Ziggy,’ some of the sounds I got I have no idea how I got them. They blew me away. It was, “’Wow. How the hell did I do that?’”–Ken Scott
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When Queen and Rami Malek Reigned at the Oscars
The actor had swept all the awards shows earlier, so why not the Acadeny Awards? Earlier, Queen + Adam Lambert opened the show with a rocking performance
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Aerosmith’s Early Years: 1970–72—Book Excerpt
Before they sold out arenas and stadiums, Aerosmith struggled in dive bars and school gyms. A new book details the “bad boys from Boston’s” first years.
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