Rocky: George Harrison's Iconic Psychedelic Stratocaster | Episode 33

Описание: 🎸 At long last, our deep dive into George Harrison's legendary hand-painted psychedelic Fender Stratocaster — Rocky — is here! 🎨

In this episode, we explore the colorful history of one of the most iconic guitars in rock music: George Harrison’s beloved Fender Stratocaster, affectionately named Rocky. From its origins as a 1961 Sonic Blue Strat to its transformation into a swirling psychedelic masterpiece, Rocky reflects the spirit of the late-60s and the creative evolution of the Beatles themselves.

We trace the history of the Fender Stratocaster, the Beatles' adoption of the Strat in 1965, and how it shaped their sound through albums like Rubber Soul, Revolver, Sgt. Pepper, The White Album, and Abbey Road. Along the way, we feature audio clips from every Beatles track we could find that features a Strat, highlighting the guitar’s distinctive tones and textures.

We also dig into:

🎶 Rocky’s post-Beatles journey and George’s continued use of it

🛠️ Reissues and replicas over the years — and how they compare

❤️ Our final thoughts on what makes this guitar so deeply loved by fans and players alike

Whether you're a Beatles mega-fan, a gear nerd, or just curious about one of the coolest guitars ever to grace a stage, this episode is for you.

👉 Hit play, nerd out with us, and let us know what you think in the comments!
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0:00 Intro
2:02 Our Beatles Strats
7:44 Sam's Strat History
16:24 George Harrison
18:14 Help!
23:24 Rubber Soul
32:11 Revolver
39:24 Sgt. Pepper
47:14 The Paint Job & "All You Need Is Love"
54:30 Magical Mystery Tour
58:20 White Album, "Get Back" & Abbey Road
1:02:39 Post-Beatles
1:12:07 Reissues
1:15:08 Final Thoughts

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