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
When Paul McCartney Opened His 2019 ‘Freshen Up’ Tour
He played 18 dates of the tour in 2018, spanning several countries. His busy 2019 calendar began in Santiago, Chile with a career-spanning set
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Otis Redding’s ‘Dock of the Bay’ Legacy
The song was recorded 18 days before his death. In March 1968, for the first time, a song released posthumously hit #1. The sad tale of a bittersweet success
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‘The Most Famous Musician You’ve Never Heard Of’: Exclusive Book Excerpt
The author of a recent memoir tells the story of his encounters with the late, great Harry Nilsson, Ringo Starr, Joe Walsh, and more!
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Steely Dan’s Final Concert With Walter Becker
Little did the organizers of an annual, day-long event in Greenwich, Connecticut know but the band’s performance on May 27, 2017 would be his last
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Hall and Oates’ Triumphant 2016 Return to MSG
More than 30 years after last selling out The World’s Most Famous Arena, the duo did so again. Our recap with plenty of highlights
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The Wrecking Crew: Musicians Behind 100s of Hits
It was a labor of love for Denny Tedesco to document the LA studio musicians who played on hit singles by the Beach Boys, Sonny & Cher, Mamas and the Papas, and more
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Musicians We Lost in 2021
Many of our favorite artists were taken from us in 2021, both due to the Covid-19 virus and other causes. We pay our respects
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The Grass Roots: A Name in Search of a Band
Rarely absent from the charts for several years, they created songs that were unlike one another, even while sounding undeniably like the Grass Roots
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Billy Joel Triumphs in Return to the Garden
The Piano Man resumed his residency at New York’s Madison Square Garden, more than 20 months after live performances were suspended for the pandemic
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1980: The Year in 50 Classic Rock Albums
The big question was where would rock go? Would the ’80s simply be a continuance of the ’70s, or would we see a new landscape?
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