31 Days of October

October 12, 2023

On October 12, 1994, I was wheeled into an operating room that would seal the rest of my life.  

Scoliosis is curvature of the spine which, if needs immediate correction, requires either a brace or surgery.  Severe cases go directly to surgery.  My curvature was severe - 40+ degrees in the majority, 20+ degrees in the lower, and a hump on either shoulder.  

The whole of my summer break in 1994 was taken up with tests and other pre-op preparations.  

And then the day came.  At 8:00am as I watched the sunrise, two operating nurses wheeled me into the OR.  In the following six hours, two steel rods and screws were placed in my back to force down the curves.

I remember every detail during my six-day hospital stay, especially learning how to walk.  I remember my struggles with physical therapy at home.

After being home for six weeks and gaining strength, I was cleared to return to school.

Quite the experiences for an 11 year old (my surgeon's youngest patient at the time).

As I look back on a history chapter in my life, I feel that for the purpose of Set List what was the most historic pop culture chapter in 1994?

Friends - 1994 to 2004 ... Historical icon

"I'll Be There For You" by The Rembrandts  -

Prime time icon ... Rerun icon 

A Kaleidoscope Of Mathematics (A Beautiful Mind Soundtrack)

October 11, 2023

The Aldridge Mansion

October 10, 2023

Ghostbusters  Remake 2016

AC/DC - Back In Black

October 9, 2023

31 Days of October - Electric in Black

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October 8, 2023

Black is a defining color in the month of October.  Spark an electric edge to add fright to a spooky holiday.

Electric in black.

- Overall -

https://www.zzounds.com/a--3960264/cat--Electric-Guitars--2640

- 6 String Overall -

https://www.zzounds.com/a--3960264/cat--6-String-Electric-Guitars--2641

Example

Gibson Les Paul Standard 60s Custom Color Electric Guitar 

Figured Top (with Case)

Chosen Custom Color - Oxblood

https://www.zzounds.com/a--3960264/item--GIBLPS600CC?siid=337940

- 7 String Overall -

https://www.zzounds.com/a--3960264/cat--7-String-Electric-Guitars--2642

Example

Schecter Hellraiser Hybrid PT7 Electric Guitar, 7-String

Transparent Black Burst Finish

https://www.zzounds.com/a--3960264/item--SCEHYBRIDPT7

- 8 String Overall -

https://www.zzounds.com/a--3960264/cat--8-String-Electric-Guitars--4746

Example

Schecter Damien Platinum 8 Electric Guitar, 8-String

Satin Black Finish

https://www.zzounds.com/a--3960264/item--SCEDAMPLT8

- Baritone Electric Guitars Overall -

https://www.zzounds.com/a--3960264/cat--Baritone-Electric-Guitars--5542

Example

ESP LTD M-7HT Baritone Electric Guitar 

Black Metal Finish

https://www.zzounds.com/a--3960264/item--ESPM7BHT

- Left-Handed Electric Guitars Overall -

https://www.zzounds.com/a--3960264/cat--Left-Handed-Electric-Guitars--2645

Example 

EVH Eddie Van Halen Wolfgang Special Electric Guitar

Left-Handed ... Stealth Black Finish

https://www.zzounds.com/a--3960264/item--EVH5107711

- Signature Model Electric Guitars Overall -

https://www.zzounds.com/a--3960264/cat--Signature-Model-Electric-Guitars--5042

Example

Epiphone B.B. King Lucille Electric Guitar

(with EpiLite Case) ... Ebony Finish

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

- Electric Guitar Packs Overall -

https://www.zzounds.com/a--3960264/cat--Electric-Guitar-Packs--2646

Example

Epiphone Les Paul Special II Player Pack 

Ebony Finish

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

31 Days of October - Druzy Cat

October 7, 2023

Fashmates

by Lauren H.

PV Discount - LAURENHOVIS20

Weekly's Best - Shred On An EVH - 31 Days

October 6, 2023

Before I move forward with this post, I would like to honor Eddie Van Halen and his profound talent on the guitar.  Rest in peach EVH.

January 26, 1955 - October 6, 2020

In this edition of Weekly's Best, your top favorite is:

31 Days of October - EVH Style 

In the post above, I featured the ultimate in electric guitar design and playability in the concluding YouTube video highlighting Eddie Van Halen's live solo.  The entry will say the rest of it.  Follow the link above.

Read Eddie's full background on Wikipedia.

Van Halen as a band was formed in 1973 in Pasadena, California.  They went on to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2007.

- Original Lineup -

Eddie Van Halen

Alex Van Halen (drums)

David Lee Roth (lead vocalist)

Michael Anthony (bassist, vocals)

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In 1985, Sammy Hagar replaced David Lee Roth as lead vocalist (Roth left to focus on solo career).  The new lineup recorded four albums that were certified Multi-Platinum.  

In 1996, Gary Cherone replaced Hagar as lead vocalist.  The new lineup did not fare well with the 1998 album, Van Halen III, and Cherone eventually left in 1999.

- Albums -

Van Halen (1978) - No. 19 on Billboard pop music charts...Sold over 10 million copies - Platinum Certification

Four follow up albums certified Multi-Platinum

1984 album - 10 million copies sold ... Lead single, "Jump", No. 1 in the U.S.

The band reunited with Sammy Hagar in 2003 to launch a worldwide tour in 2004.  The band also released a double-disc hits collection - The Best of Both Worlds.  Hagar left in 2006.

David Lee Roth returned to Van Halen in 206.  Eddie Van Halen's son, Wolfgang Van Halen replaced Michael Anthony as bass guitarist.

A Different Kind of Truth (2012) - Last studio album ... First with the return of Roth ... Only one with Wolfgang

Van Halen has sold 56 million albums in the U.S. and over 80 million albums worldwide, making them 20th on the RIAA list of best-selling artists in the United States (as of 2019) and one of the best-selling bands of all time.  

Van Halen is one of five rock groups to have two albums sell over 10 million copies in the U.S. (as of 2007).  As an American band, they are one of two with the most multi-platinum albums.  VH1 listed Van Halen No. 7 on its 100 Hard Rock Artists of All Time.

Van Halen has 13 number one singles on Billboard's Mainstream Rock chart.

Grammy Award for Best Hard Rock Performance & 2 Nominations

American Music Award for Favorite Heavy Metal/Hard Rock Album & 8 Nominations 

MTV Video Music Awards - 3 Wins, 7 Nominations for the "Right Now" video & Video of the Year award

"Jump" won a VMA for Best Stage Performance at the launch MTV Video Music Awards in 1984

In total, Van Halen has recorded 12 albums from 1978 to 2012.

(Wikipedia)

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