The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame is a museum and hall of fame based in Cleveland, Ohio. The Rock Hall (a common abbreviation) was established in 1983 by Ahmet Ertegun. The museum was dedicated in full on September 1, 1995. The inaugural class was inducted in 1986. As of 2018, inductions are held in New York City and Cleveland.
Point of interest - The phrase "rock and roll" was named by a Cleveland DJ, Alan Freed.
The museum's first exhibition included memorabilia from John Lennon, Eric Clapton, Janis Joplin, and others. Other items featured the 1969 Woodstock.
One major exhibit was dedicated to Elvis Presley - the first single artist, "the King of Rock and Roll," was the first inductee in the inaugural class.
Another exhibit featured the hip-hop genre. This exhibit was followed by Rock Style which focused on rock and fashion.
Point of intrigue - Yet another major exhibit held in 2017 was dedicated to Rolling Stone magazine and its impact.
Photography and artwork related to rock and roll are on display in the museum.
The museum further offers public programs.
The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum offers a Library and Archives, filled with books, popular magazines, music to listen to, and videos and films to watch. Scholars, historians, and journalists can explore in more depth by appointment. The library's archival collection features business records with executives, artist managers, labels, historic venues, recording studios, specialists in stage design and lighting, and long-running tours. The collection also includes letters personally written by Aretha Franklin and Madonna as well as handwritten lyrics by Jimi Hendrix and L.L. Cool J.
Two awards as related to the Hall of Fame are the Ahmet Ertegun Award for Lifetime Achievement and Award for Musical Excellence.
The history of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame continues but what is written in this post offers interest, intrigue, and a snapshot of the ultimate achievement in music.
In this edition of Set List Reader's Choice, your top favorite is:
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Follow the link above for a BPI Certification award levels refresher.
In this post, I thought I would share best selling albums in the UK.
Queen - Greatest Hits 22x Platinum
ABBA - Gold: Greatest List 19x Platinum
The Beatles - Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band 18x Platinum
Adele - 21 16x Platinum
Oasis - (What's the Story) Morning Glory? 15x Platinum
Point of interest -
ABBA is a Swedish band formed in Stockholm in 1972. Follow the ABBA link to read about the history of the band, discography, awards and nominations, and much more.
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When novice guitarists explore options, Gibson and Epiphone come to mind. Who wouldn't want to own brand names that happen to be the choice of A-List musicians.
In this post special, I am offering a Kramer guitar for beginners - Kramer Focus Electric Guitar Player Pack. The price tag is $229 with $38.17 as a 6-month payment plan.
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zZounds Music Shop Notice - As of this zZounds Music Shop, I will no longer be posting to the theme. This edition of zZounds Music Shop is final.
With that said, I have a phenomenal and bold guitar brand that is far more profound than the splashes paint on EVH guitars.
Consider Kramer -
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The selections range from last in stock to back in stock to already available. The offers are ideal for pro guitarists and beginners.
The post will say the rest of it. Follow the link above.
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...Explore the Ibanez 2021 electric guitar collection.
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Ibanez is a trending brand on zZounds. Consider the full Ibanez Buying Guide below -
The Louis Vuitton brand was founded in 1854 in Paris, France. The LV signature is best found on monogram handbags. Handbags are a staple in the Louis Vuitton collection.
In this post however, I am curious to share monogram footwear - such as sneakers.
Consider the link below for samples -
Or consider the sneaker featured on ShopLook and exactly on the Louis Vuitton website -
In recent Wednesday In Style posts, I shared personally curated looks featuring all Avon products. My reason - I am an Avon Independent Sales Representative. (eStore)
The look books were designed on the social styling platform, ShopLook. I no longer have Avon products to style, so I thought I would return to my roots in luxury style in the form of Louis Vuitton.
Why Louis Vuitton? The brand, as iconic as it already is, extended into the last season of "Friends" (2004) when Jennifer Aniston's character, "Rachel Green," was offered a position with LV but in Paris.
So let's go to Paris in this Wednesday In Style.
Versus Tuesday began with a drum cover and a song. Versus Tuesday later became Instrumental Versus Tuesday. Somewhere in between and to now, I have Classic Versus Tuesday - song versus song.
In this classic Versus Tuesday, I am comparing two Duran Duran songs - "Is There Something I Should Know?" and "Serious." Where one song asks a question, the other responds in a metaphorical sense.
Although the tone, lyrics, and meaning behind both songs really have nothing in common, I still decided to share if only for entertainment value.
And so just enjoy the YouTube videos below -
This week proved strong in interest for most of the posts and so will be hard to find the one best reader's choice.
Instead of highlighting one post from this week, I will briefly recap all as all were top reader's choices.
- Monday, August 16th -
The bonus edition published on Monday was actually meant for an earlier week. I accidentally posted RIAA Diamond status where I meant to post Multi-Platinum Bonus Edition. Luckily a draft was saved and seamlessly brought in on the selected date - August 16th. Follow the link to refresh and to further see why the post was a reader's choice.
Michael Jackson will forever define RIAA success in a profound way. Thriller is a top reason. However, when I was researching RIAA certification at every level - less than 10 million, 10 to 14 million, 15 to 19 million, and 20 million or more - Garth Brooks came up several times. Brooks was further noted for record-breaking 9 Diamond albums. Follow the link to refresh and to further see why the post was a reader's choice.
- Tuesday, August 17th -
Message Sent - Don't Stop Believin' & Runnin' Down a Dream
Message Sent - Keep Holding On & Try
In this week's Classic Versus Tuesday, I featured Avril Lavigne's "Keep Holding On" and Pink's "Try" for a much needed hopeful message in a time of question, fear, and division in every way. Follow the link to refresh with the YouTube videos and to further see why the post was a reader's choice.
The Message Sent posts were more research inclined than of entertainment interest. With that said, follow the links to refresh and to further see why both were of intrigue and reader's choices.
- Wednesday, August 18th -
(There was a follow-up to the above post link but the element of piqued guessing in this post is simply more enjoyable.)
Indeed in style as defined by the historic and iconic...Follow the link to refresh who made an impressive impact on fashion from foundation to the present era.
- Thursday, August 19th -
zZounds Trending - Guitar Amps
zZounds Trending - Guitar Amplifier Buying Guide
The umbrella category Guitars, Amps, & Effects was narrowed down to the sub-category of Guitar Amps. Follow the link to refresh and to further see why the post was a reader's choice.
When I signed on to be an affiliate with zZounds, I focused primarily on individual instrumentals, tech, and gear. I now look for buying guides that offer broader descriptions. Follow the link to refresh and recall why I share zZounds buying guides.
- Friday, August 20th -
Friday Music Library - Au bar du petit bac
I love Friday Music Library as the perfect way to cap off the work week. As a new series concept, I began with Parov Stelar songs in my iTunes collection. Every Friday featured a Parov Stelar song...all ten. I am now featuring Miles Davis. Follow the link to refresh and enjoy the YouTube video of a Miles Davis classic.
- Saturday, August 21st -
zZounds Music Shop - Special Edition
In prior zZounds Music Shop posts, I have made my reasoning for the theme pretty clear and admittedly redundant. In the Special Edition post, I opted to share a hot off the musical press instrumental. Follow the link to refresh and to see why the latest post was a reader's choice.
- Today -
And there you have it - Set List Reader's Choice for not one but every post published this week.
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In this special edition of zZounds Music Shop, I am offering an instrumental new to the zZounds market that is an absolute must for pro performers - including studio recording, major touring, and rehearsal perfection.
So what is this impressive instrumental?
Meet the Manhattan Prestige Session One Electric Bass -
$999 OR Payment Plans
$249.75 (4 Mo.) ... $124.88 (8 Mo.) ... $83.25 (12 Mo.)
Finishes - Candy Apple Red (shown below), 3-Tone Sunburst, Black, Natural, White
Friday Music Library features musicians with a long collection in my iTunes library.
In this edition of Friday Music Library, I am honoring Miles Davis and his rendition of "Au bar du petit bac."
Read the full background about Miles Davis on Wikipedia.
Thought - The French title "Au bar du petit bac" translates to "at the small bac bar."
There are five Miles Davis songs in my iTunes Library. There are 59 albums in his career discography. Over the next few Fridays, how will you feel about the one and only?
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...Where I left off -
If Guitar Amps is trending as a category, consider the full Guitar Amplifier Buying Guide.
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Where there is the topic of Guitars, Amps, and Effects, there is a more specific topic of Guitar Amps.
So in this post, Guitar Amps as a category is trending on zZounds.
Consider the overall link below -
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Consider Acoustic Guitar Amps -
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(Such as Fender, Yamaha, Vox, Roland, etc)
Consider Signature Model Guitar Amps -
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(Fender, PRS)
...To be continued
The Louis Vuitton brand was founded in 1854 in Paris, France. The LV signature is best found on monogram handbags. Handbags are a staple in the Louis Vuitton collection.
Consider the link below for examples -
Or consider an individual product -
In recent Wednesday In Style posts, I shared personally curated look books featuring all Avon products. My reason - I am an Avon Independent Sales Representative with creative flair to intrigue and (hopefully) tap into audience interest with redirect to my boutique. (estore)
The look books were designed on the social styling platform, ShopLook. I no longer have new Avon products to style, so I thought I would return to my roots in luxury style in the form of Louis Vuitton.
Why Louis Vuitton? The brand, as iconic as it already is, extended into the last season of "Friends" (2004) when Jennifer Aniston's character, "Rachel Green," was offered a position with LV but in Paris.
So let's go to Paris in this Wednesday In Style.
Message sent - Her perspective
Message sent - Strength, Perseverance, Hope
In this post, the message sent is the same as the post just before. The only difference is female musicians performing.
Avril Lavigne
Keep Holding On
- #17 on Billboard Hot 100
- U.S. Gold ... U.S. & Canada Platinum
Point of intrigue - "Keep Holding On" was not released in the majority of Europe.
Pink
Try
- #1 in Spain ... #2 in Germany ... #24 in France ... #6 in Australia
Point of intrigue -
"Try" landed Pink's 20th top-ten single in Australia.
- Top 10 in Australia, Austria, Canada, Germany, Italy, New Zealand, Poland, Switzerland, the UK, and the U.S.
- Debut at #56 on Billboard Hot 100 ... Peaked at #9
- Debuted at #163 on UK Singles Chart ... Peaked at #8
- Gold in Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, and Spain
- Platinum in Germany, New Zealand, and the UK
- 2x Platinum in Switzerland
- 4x Platinum in Canada and Italy
- 5x Platinum in Australia
- Diamond in Brazil
Message sent - Play it
As of 2020, the pandemic has gripped the world. As of 2020, politics and racial division have been trending topics on the news and on social media. As of 2020, society is divided and will not mend.
There has to be a positive - something in any semblance of hope and light at the end of the tunnel. We were so close with vaccinations but that did not sway hard core skeptics. And so now there are variants floating around.
There has to a positive, a hope, a light at the end of the tunnel that can be seen by all.
Music is a global bond that unites all genre by genre.
In this post, my hope is for a message sent - a message of peace, a message of clarity, a message of positive possibility, a message of common interest from country to country and continent to continent.
Journey
Don't Stop Believin'
(Escape)
- #8 on Billboard Mainstream Rock
- #9 on Billboard Hot 100
- Grammy Hall of Fame (2021)
- Platinum Certification in Australia, UK, and U.S.
Tom Petty
Runnin' Down a Dream
- #1 on Billboard Album Rock Tracks
- Signature use in pop culture
Message sent - Play it
Versus Tuesday began with a drum cover and a song. Versus Tuesday later became Instrumental Versus Tuesday. Somewhere in between and to now, I have Classic Versus Tuesday - song versus song.
In this classic Versus Tuesday, I am comparing Avril Lavigne's "Keep Holding On" and Pink's "Try" for both having a positive and hopeful message.
Consider the YouTube videos below -
As today's Multi-Platinum Bonus Edition concludes RIAA certification, I thought I would reflect on one musician in particular - Garth Brooks. He made nearly every RIAA list. His miss on the 20 million or more copies list pales in comparison to his record Diamond status as of 2020.
Play it, Garth Brooks -
- Known well for integrating pop and rock into the country genre
- Diamond albums:
Garth Brooks ... The Chase ... In Pieces ... The Hits ... Sevens ... The Ultimate Hits
- Multi Platinum/Diamond status:
No Fences (17x) ... Ropin' the Wind (14x) ... Double Live (21x)
(Remember - Diamond status is achieved upon minimum 10,000,000 copies sold.)
(Refer to Wikipedia for links to each album listed above.)
- 23 records & 77 singles
- 2 Grammy Awards ... 17 American Music Awards
- RIAA Award For Best Selling Solo Albums Artist of the Century U.S.
- 170 million records sold worldwide ... 156 milli0n records sold domestically
- Songwriters Hall of Fame (2011)
- Country Music Hall of Fame (2012)
- Musicians Hall of Fame and Museum (2016 - with studio musicians, The G-Men)
- Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song (2020) ... Youngest recipient
- Billboard Icon Award (2020)
- Performed "Amazing Grace" at President Joe Biden's inauguration on January 20, 2021
- Kennedy Center Honors (2021)
(Refer to Wikipedia for Garth's full career background.)
Honors indeed
Once more -
Play it, Garth Brooks
In this last part in the two-part Set List Reader's Choice special, your second top favorite is:
As a refresher, the versus Tuesday songs were "Don't Stop Believin'" by Journey and "Runnin' Down A Dream" by Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers.
I chose both to be featured in Classic Versus Tuesday for the positive and hopeful meaning behind the lyrics...in my opinion.
Follow the link above that will take you to the included YouTube videos.
In this two-part Set List Reader's Choice special, your first top favorite is:
Diamond refers to the ultimate award status a musician can achieve by album/song or by the individual performer.
Garth Brooks holds the record for most diamond certifications (9), followed by The Beatles, Led Zeppelin, Shania Twain, and The Eagles.
As of 1999, diamond certification (RIAA) was established to honor songs and albums reaching or surpassing 10,000,000 copies sold.
With that said, follow the link above as a refresher.
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In this edition of zZounds Music Shop, I am owning a Set List Music Shop filled with zZounds products.
As a marketer, I work for zZounds as an affiliate. With zZounds Music Shop, I own my role as a seller.
As a music shop seller - Explore, consider, and/or buy.
Friday Music Library features musicians with a long collection in my iTunes library.
To kick off a new musician in Friday Music Library, I am honoring Miles Davis and the classic "Generique."
Read the full background about Miles Davis on Wikipedia.
His music inspired the jazz genre as known to the present day. He influenced jazz musicians in his time and beyond.
Miles Davis was honored with several awards, all well deserved.
There are 59 albums in his discography.
There are five Miles Davis songs in my iTunes Library that I adore. Over the next few Fridays, how will you feel about the one and only?
And so consider "Generique" to kick off the new Friday Music Library.
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In this edition of zZounds Trending, I am opting for blowout electric guitar clearance deals.
Consider the overall links below -
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Some time ago fashion was in style on Set List. The official music video for "Girl Panic!" was inspiring. However, the interest in fashion eased and I dropped the subject. Yet now, I feel compelled to return to my in style looks on Set List.
And so in this edition of Wednesday In Style, I am offering a mini series featuring Avon products.
As an Avon Independent Sales Representative, my boutique has so much to offer. Explore my eStore, purchase where interested, spread the word, and simply just enjoy.
In this third edition of Avon Lady, I am opting for crisp fall style. In the steamy hot summer days, daydream the want of crisp weather defining the refreshing Fall season soon to come.
Versus Tuesday began with a drum cover and a song. Versus Tuesday later became Instrumental Versus Tuesday. Somewhere in between and to now, I have Classic Versus Tuesday - song versus song.
In this classic Versus Tuesday, I am comparing Journey's "Don't Stop Believin'" and Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers' "Runnin' Down A Dream" for both having a positive and hopeful message.
Consider the YouTube videos below -
In this edition of Set List Reader's Choice, your top favorite is:
Multi-Platinum Status - 15 to 19 Million
Follow the link above for the full list of multi-platinum albums with 15 to 19 million copies sold. The list is created by RIAA (Recording Industry Association of America).
Point of intrigue -
Garth Brooks has albums in the less than 10 million list, the 10 to 14 million list, and the 15 to 19 million list.
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In this edition of zZounds Music Shop, I am owning a Set List Music Shop filled with zZounds products.
As a marketer, I work for zZounds as an affiliate. With zZounds Music Shop, I own my role as a seller.
As a music shop seller - Explore, consider, and/or buy.
In this final edition of Friday Music Library featuring Parov Stelar music, I am capping off the series with "Wanna Get."
Parov Stelar Background -
Austrian musician, composer, producer, DJ, designer
Genres considered - Jazz, House, Electro, Hip Hop, Pop
...blend entirely different genres into one that makes sense...
Consider "Wanna Get" -
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In this edition of zZounds Trending, the feature landing on the front page of zZounds is Guitar Wireless Buying Guide.
Explore and/or consider the trending guide below -
Some time ago fashion was in style on Set List. The official music video for "Girl Panic!" was inspiring. However, the interest in fashion eased and I dropped the subject. Yet now, I feel compelled to return to my in style looks on Set List.
And so on this Wednesday dedication to fashion, I am offering a mini series featuring Avon products.
Avon. I am thrilled to say that I an Avon Independent Sales Representative. Follow my eStore link in Lauren's Top Links or follow my business link directly - Avon.
In this third edition of Avon Lady, I am opting for romantic, luxurious scents perfect for special occasions.
Versus Tuesday began with a drum cover and a song. Versus Tuesday later became Instrumental Versus Tuesday. Somewhere in between and to now, I have Classic Versus Tuesday - song versus song.
In this classic Versus Tuesday I am comparing "A View To A Kill" recorded and "A View To A Kill" performed live.
What is interesting about both versions is that the instrumentals, vocal, and musical atmosphere are absolutely aligned...although with a hint more audience excitement of course. Overall you really wouldn't notice the difference...at least in my opinion.
Consider the YouTube videos below and leave your thoughts in the Comments section at the end of this post!
