On this last day of the month of March, I - as always - shared my creative take on a set list. On this Wednesday as those before, I also share fashion styling platforms. In this post, I thought I would share a jewelry selection to honor Aquamarine March - where aquamarine is the natural birthstone for the month of March.
I hope only that you enjoy!
In this follow up Day 68 post, I thought I would share a brief background about Billy Squier.
Genres considered - Hard Rock, Arena Rock, Pop Rock, Power Pop
Most noted and recognized songs inclue "The Stroke," "Lonely is the Night," "My Kinda Lover," "In the Dark," "Rock Me Tonite," "Everybody Wants You," " Love Is the Hero," and "The Big Beat."
Most successful time frame was 1981 to 1984 -
- 5 Top 10 Mainstream Rock hits (2 were No. 1)
- 2 Top 20 singles
- 3 consecutive platinum albums
As of Billy Squier's 1993 album, Tell the Truth, he is no longer active in music, outside of smaller tours and single performances.
Read more about Billy's career on Wikipedia.
My favorite BIlly Squier songs include "The Stroke," "Lonely is the Night," "In the Dark," and "Everybody Wants You."
Share your Billy Squier favorites in the Comments section at the end of this post!
Versus Tuesday is a unque theme as anything similar goes - Astronaut2005 Drummer v. Original Performance, same song from two different bands, Hollywood cinema with two separate soundtracks, music covers...Anything goes on Versus Tuesday.
In this edition, I am featuring "The Stroke" by Billy Squier. The twist - "The Stroke" recorded v. "The Stroke" live. Leave a shout out in the Comments section to share your thoughts!
"The Stroke"
Record
"The Stroke"
Live
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The theme of Mondays in 2021 is now discovering the most expensive acoustic drum set.
Let's first start with the Drum Kit Buying Guide -
https://www.zzounds.com/a--3960264/lp/drum-kit-buying-guide/487
In this post, I would highly advise against entry level drummers because lower priced drum kits begin the learning process. This post, on the other hand, is best for stage performance professionals. On stage drummers will most likely be able to afford higher end costs.
- Stage Ready Drum Kits -
Tama CL72S Superstar Classic Drum Shell Kit, 7-Piece
$1,049.99
Payment Plans - $87.50 (12 Mo.) ... $58.33 (18 Mo.)
https://www.zzounds.com/a--3960264/item--TAMCL72S?siid=172615
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In this edition of Set List Reader's Choice, your top pick is -
As a refresher, zZounds considers the Jackson guitar brand as one to "shred" on. zZounds also offers a Jackson Buying Guide.
On this Day 65 in Set List First 100, I am choosing Phil Collins live with the "In the Air Tonight" performance as my Set List Saturday Favorite.
Interesting facts about Phil Collins - He is left handed. His instrumental brands of choice are the Gretsch drums, Noble & Cooley solid snare drums, Remo heads, Sabian cymbals, and signature Promark sticks.
Phil Collins (Wikipedia)
- Awards and nominations received -
18 Grammy Award Nominations ... 8 Grammy Wins
5 American Music Award Nominations ... 3 AMA Wins
7 Brit Award Nominations ... 6 Brit Wins
1 Billboard Music Award Nomination ... 4 Billboard Wins
3 Ivor Novello Award Nominations ... 6 Ivor Novello Wins
1 MTV Video Music Award Nomination ... 1 MTV Win
2 Academy Award Nominations ... 1 Academy Award Win
1 Golden Globe Nomination ... 2 Golden Globe Win
- Hall of Fame -
Hollywood Walk of Fame - 1999
Songwriters Hall of Fame - 2003
- Honorary Degrees -
Honorary Doctorate of Fine Arts (1987)
Honorary Doctorate of Music (1991)
Honorary Doctorate of History (2012)
Honorary Doctorate of Jazz and Pop Music (2019)
Phil Collins Albums (Studio, Live, Soundtrack) and Certifications
Phil Collins Singles Certifications
(Note - The post, Get the Look - ShopLook, will count as Day 62.)
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As you know, Versus Tuesday highlights an Astronaut2005 Drummer cover of a well-known song and original musician.
In this edition of Versus Tuesday, I am comparing the take on "Stayin' Alive" by the Bee Gees and "Stayin's Inside" by Brent McCollough. The vocals and beat are remarkably similar. The themes are of course different but the tone uniquely brings the two together.
With that said,
Whether a pop culture hit so many decades ago or a pop culture cover from just one year ago, which way are you stayin'?
In the national and global want of normalcy, I will say -
As always,
Play it!
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The theme of Mondays in 2021 is now discovering the most expensive bass guitar brand.
In this edition of the series, I am considering Jackson as one to "shred" on - zZounds
If you are intrigued or seriously interested, consider the links below.
Jackson Overall -
https://www.zzounds.com/a--3960264/cat--Jackson--3555
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In this ediiton of Set List Reader's Choice, your top pick is -
Day 54 - PRS Guitars: Paul Reed Smith
As a refresher, the Day 54 post introduced Paul Reed Smith guitars - Overall, Buying Guide, and samples from PRS Core and PRS S2.
Overall Refresher -
https://www.zzounds.com/a--3960264/cat--PRS-Paul-Reed-Smith--3755
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On this Day 59 in Set List First 100, I am choosing an instrumental honor not listed in previous zZounds posts.
(Day 38) - zZounds Rush Legend
In a court of law, there is such an objection as "asked and answered." On Set List, the same is true with Rush - from the beginning of Set List in 2010 to the very present. If you cannot get enough of Rush, follow the band's background on Wikipedia.
In this post, Geddy Lee (bassist and vocals) is considered the legend on zZounds.
Side note - Neil Peart was one of the most profound drummers in his time. He will forever be missed.
A defining instrumental linked to Geddy's name and hence my Saturday favorite - Fender Electric Bass.
The defining instrumental -
Fender Geddy Lee Jazz Electric Bass, with Maple Fingerboard
$1,099.99
Payment Plans not listed
Finishes - 3-Color Sunburst, Black
https://www.zzounds.com/a--3960264/item--FEN0147702
Versus Tuesday is generally reserved for Astronaut2005 Drummer v. Original Musician. While the theme is intriguing, I thought I would opt for a different version of Versus Tuesday - Day 55.
Consider the ultimate in drums - Will Ferrell and Chad Smith Drum-Off.
My Set List signature - Play it!
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The theme of Mondays in 2021 is discovering the most expensive electric guitar brand. In the first edition, Gibson defined upscale cost. In the second edition, Ibanez proved intriguing.
In this third edition of the series, I am considering PRS Guitars: Paul Reed Smith. If you are intrigued or seriously interested, consider the links below.
Paul Reed Smith Overall -
https://www.zzounds.com/a--3960264/cat--PRS-Paul-Reed-Smith--3755
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In this edition of Set List Reader's Favorite, your top favorite is -
Day 47 - Ibanez Electric Guitar Models
In brief - The Ibanez brand proved to be one of the most expensive electric guitar brands on zZounds, from a limited series price of $6,499.99 to a premium price of $1,599.99. The post will say the rest of it. Follow the link above.
In this post, I am continuing the Ibanez theme as your preferred brand this week.
