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Featured Some country rock classics from my record collection

Do It Yourself Country Rock

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Hang on to the back of your flatbed Ford, because it's country-rock time on DIYRockAndRoll.com! In this article I review the history of country rock (and the long, murky relationship between country music and rock and roll). I also discuss the process of writing, arranging, and recording my own country-rock song, entitled "Do No Wrong." And for the gear heads in our readership, I also talk about the equipment I used to do so. Spoiler alert: this is country rock so there is a Telecaster! Just in time for that guitar's 75th birthday.

Dick Dale Belongs in the Rock Hall of Fame

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Well, it's Rock & Roll Hall of Fame nomination season again. In this post DIYRockAndRoll.com reflects on one of the most glaring omissions from the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame--the King of the Surf Guitar, Mr. Dick Dale. DIYRockAndRoll.com believes that Dale belongs in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame due to his influence, talent, and continued relevance.

Featured Cartoon of archeologist digging in the hopes of discovering the first rock song

What is The First Rock and Roll Song?

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Since the beginning of time, humans have grappled with three existential questions, what: (1) is the meaning of life; (2) happens after death; and (3) was the first rock and roll song. In this post, DIYRockAndRoll.com will answer definitively all three questions. Just kidding. We're not going to answer any of them, but we will shed some light on the third.