Set List Recommended

In this edition of Set List Recommended, I am featuring a profound trend - zZounds Signature Collection.

This trend highlights Jimi Hendrix and his "fanatic" love for the Fender Stratocaster.  

Imagine owning a Fender Custom Shop Limited Edition Jimi Hendrix Stratocaster Electric Guitar (with Case).  An exact replica of the iconic guitar as especially known for performance at Woodstock in August 1969...The Star-Spangled Banner performance.  For this reason alone, I recommend zZounds Signature Collection.

For one other reason, I recommend zZounds Signature Collection - this post was your top reader's choice as well.

Follow the link above to read more about the zZounds Signature Collection trend.

As a refresher, explore the photos of the Fender Custom Shop Limited Edition Jimi Hendrix Stratocaster Electric Guitar below.

Friday zZounds Showcase

Due disclaimer - This post contains affiliate links and I may be compensated on any purchase made.

In this edition of Friday zZounds Showcase, I will showcase a signature limited edition Epiphone electric guitar.  The original was once played by Peter Frampton.

Epiphone Limited Edition Peter Frampton Les Paul Custom PRO Electric Guitar, Ebony
$749 OR 12 Payments $62.42

https://www.zzounds.com/a--3960264/item--EPIENPF

The majority of the background behind this Epiphone Limited Edition is the unique story of how it came to be in Peter Frampton's possession.  The remainder is a detailed description of the guitar itself to best recreate the original.

If you are a Peter Frampton fan and are curious about this legendary guitar, follow the link above.  If you are a Peter Frampton fan and this legendary guitar is a must for your collection or playing on stage, follow the link above for further details and a payment plan. 

Set List Reader's Choice

In this edition of Set List Reader's Choice, your favorite post is zZounds Signature Collection honoring a limited edition Jimi Hendrix Stratocaster by Fender.

I will let the post link above and the photos below stand on their own.

Valentine's Day - Set List Style

According to society, Valentine's Day is the most romantic day of the year.  Fine chocolates, rose flowers, expensive jewelry, a sentimental card...an ideal celebration for couples well in love.

And then there are the rest of us - not in love, no prospects, and quite simply lonely.

So go ahead - treat yourself to a delicious dinner with decadent chocolate dessert.  Go window shopping for anything you desire.  Make this holiday about you.

On Set List, "Owner of a Lonely Heart" by Yes is an anthem to those without a valentine.  So honor this special day for you.

On the drums...

Due disclaimer - This post contains affiliate links and I may be compensated on any purchase made.

In this edition of zZounds drums, imagine the consummate professional on tour and on stage to sold out audiences.

On the drums today is the ultimate kit - "Bring on the big drums!" (zZounds)

Consider -

Alesis Strike Pro Special Edition Electronic Drums
$2,499 OR 12 Payments $208.25

https://www.zzounds.com/a--3960264/item--ALESTRIKEPROSE

The description behind the Alesis Strike Pro Special Edition is quite detailed and lengthy for a novice to understand.  Consider instead the video below to see the Alesis Strike Pro Special Edition in action.

If you are curious about the Alesis brand and this kit especially, follow the link above to explore and enjoy.  If you are seriously interested in the Alesis brand as a professional, follow the link above for a full description, what's included, and a payment plan.

As always,

Play it!

The Beatles - Legacy & Honors

- Clockwise Top Left -

John Lennon ... Paul McCartney

Ringo Starr ... George Harrison

The band personnel are as iconic as the band's name itself.  The most esteemed honor was given to The Beatles - "most influential band of all time."

The full history of The Beatles can be found on Wikipedia.

"Beatlemania," "The Fab Four," and "British Invasion" are forever quintessential to historic pop culture.

Point of interest -

Ringo Starr did not join The Beatles until 1962.

The Beatles Honors -

- Best selling music act of all time

- Over 183 million copies sold in the U.S.

- 600 million copies sold worldwide

- Record for most No. 1 albums on UK Albums Chart (15)

- Record for most No. 1 hits on Billboard Hot 100 (20)

- Record for most singles sold in the UK (21.9 million)

- No. 1 on Billboard's list of all-time most successful artists on Billboard Hot 100

The Beatles Certifications U.S. -

- 6 Diamond albums

- 20 Multi-Platinum albums

- 16 Platinum Albums

- 6 Gold Albums

The Beatles Certifications UK -

- 4 Multi-Platinum albums

- 4 Platinum albums

- 8 Gold albums

- 1 Silver album

The Beatles Esteemed Honors -

- Inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (1988)

- Individually inducted between 1994 and 2015

- Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award (2014)

- Appointed Members of  the Order of the British Empire 

(1965 by Queen Elizabeth II)

The Beatles Awards -

- 7 Grammy Awards

- 4 Brit Awards

- Academy Award (Best Original Song Score for 1970 Let It Be)

- 15 Ivor Novello Awards 

- Discography -

Please Please Me (1963)

With the Beatles (1963)

A Hard Day's Night (1964)

Beatles for Sale (1964)

Help! (1965)

Rubber Soul (1965)

Revolver (1966)

Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band (1967)

Magical Mystery Tour (1967)

The Beatles ("The White Album" ... 1968)

Yellow Submarine (1969)

Abbey Road (1969)

Let It Be (1970)

(Wikipedia)

The band had to start somewhere.  Their legacy lives on.

Please Please Me

As iconic as The Beatles have come to be, they had to start somewhere.

Please Please Me is The Beatles' debut album, released in March 1963 in the UK.  "Please Please Me" and "Love Me Do" reached No. 1 on Melody Maker and No. 17 on the UK Singles Chart.  

Please Please Me was ranked No. 39 on Rolling Stone's 500 Greatest Albums of All Time (2012).

(A full background of Please Please Me can be found on Wikipedia.)

Certifications -

Gold in Australia, Canada, and the UK

Platinum in the U.S.

(Wikipedia)

The bulk of the article discusses the recording of the album so where I would normally leave off with a chosen song to follow up with, there are too many to choose from.  Therefore I will highlight The Beatles' legacy and honors as the follow up.