DIYRockAndRoll.com is excited to announce the release of "Lonesome Valentine." This is our third DIY experiment, and the hardest rocking to date. Read on for a brief history of blues rock and the creative process of converting an acoustic blues song into a raucous electric guitar workout.
1966 Fender Coronado II
Do it Yourself Jump Blues/Boogie Woogie/1940s R&B
In this do it yourself rock experiment, DIYRockAndRoll.Com explores 1940s R&B. It discusses the history of the music and its influence on rock and roll. The post also describes the creative process of making 1940s-style R&B. It includes audio of the resulting project, and a run-down of the gear and techniques used.