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Honoring the incomparable Ray Charles โ the Father of Soul โ who left us on this day in 2004. His voice and genius forever changed the landscape of music.
Art by Fred Estรบdio
#raycharles#rocknroll#soul#rhythmandblues#fanart#fredestudio
On April 8, 1957, Buddy Holly recorded his iconic track "Words of Love," a song he wrote himself. Released as a single on June 20, 1957, Holly made history by harmonizing with his own voice, using tape recordings to layer each part. Although it wasn't a chart-topping hit for Holly, the song has since become one of his most beloved and influential tracks. The Beatles later covered it in 1964 and even performed it live before recording their version. Today, "Words of Love" remains a timeless classic and is featured in many of Holly's greatest collections.
On September 22, 1958, in Brooklyn, New York, Elvis passionately discussed the origins of rock in a landmark interview. When a journalist dismissed rock as just a fleeting trend, Elvis boldly responded, "Rock and roll has been around for many years. It used to be called Rhythm and Blues, and it's been huge for as long as I can remember, though in the last 5 years, it's gotten bigger." Elvis, alongside icons like Bill Haley and Chuck Berry, turned rock into a global phenomenon, breaking records and reaching worldwide charts in ways no one had imagined. This song was not only on the US charts but also climbing the charts worldwide for the first time in history!
Elvis and his contemporaries elevated the rhythm of rock far beyond the traditional Rhythm and Blues, pioneered by artists like Sister Rosetta Tharpe, Big Joe Turner, and Louis Jordan. What they created was no longer just Rhythm and Bluesโit was Rock and Roll!
๐๐ต๐๐ฐ๐ธ ๐๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ฟ๐ | "๐๐๐๐ค๐ค๐ก ๐ฟ๐๐ฎ๐จ" ๐๐๐๐ค๐ง๐๐๐ฃ๐ ๐๐๐จ๐จ๐๐ค๐ฃ ๐ธ๐ถ
Released as a single by Chess Records in March 1957, School Days (Ring Ring Goes The Bell) captures the heart and soul of Chuck Berryโs revolutionary impact on rock and roll. Alongside pioneers such as Elvis Presley, Bill Haley, Carl Perkins,Buddy Holly,Jerry Lee Lewis,Eddie Cochran, Fats Domino, Bo Diddley and Little Richard, Berry helped transform rhythm and blues into the electrifying new genre of rock and roll. This groundbreaking shift was fueled by the powerful influence of R&B icons like Louis Jordan, Sister Rosetta Tharpe, and Big Joe Turner. The 1950s marked a turning point, igniting a vibrant energy that still fuels rock and roll today. Thanks to these legendary artists of the 50s, rock music exploded onto the global stage, becoming more electrifying than ever before. It shattered the Billboard charts and connected with audiences around the world for the very first time.
Jerry Butler (The Ice Man) : Recording Session โ For Your Precious Love โจ๐๐ถ
The Impressions were pioneers in bridging the gap between doo-wop and the emerging pop-soul sounds of the late '50s. With a distinctive blend of harmonies, they introduced two of the most influential voices in soul music: Jerry Butler and Curtis Mayfield.
Released by Vee-Jay Records in May 1958, For Your Precious Love featured Jerry Butler's deep, emotional baritone, marking what is often considered the first true soul ballad. The song quickly gained traction, reaching #11 on the pop charts and #3 on the R&B charts by July 28, 1958. Has since become a beloved classic among vocal group enthusiasts and street-corner serenaders alike.
Chuck Berry: Iconic Rock 'n' Roll Quotes ๐ธ๐ถ"
Chuck Berry on the Founding Fathers of Rock and Roll.
In a 1978 interview with Jane Pauley, Chuck Berry was asked, "Who would you say is the founding father of rock and roll if not yourself?"
Berry replied:
"Well, Iโll say [Fats] Domino, Louis Jordan, and Elvis Presley,
and even Fats Waller, because Fats played basic musicโฆyea, Fats Waller. That hustler Little Richard, heโs great, he was great in the beginning. Bill Haleyโฆ weโre all I think just a cog in the wheel. We all got the ball rolling."
ELVIS PRESLEY - Recording Session: "(You're So Square) Baby I Don't Care" ๐ธ๐ถ
๐ถCelebrating Rockabilly Legends! ๐ถ
In April-May 1957 at Radio Recorders, during the recording sections of the "Jailhouse Rock" movie soundtrack, Bill Black struggled with the bass line for "(You're So Square) Baby I Don't Care," storming out in frustration . Instead of scolding him, Elvis found it amusing, grabbed the bass, and played it himself the entire songโfor Elvis it was one of his proudest career moments.
Vector Illustration by Fred Estรบdio
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Honoring the incomparable Ray Charles โ the Father of Soul โ who left us on this day in 2004. His voice and genius forever changed the landscape of music.
Art by Fred Estรบdio
#raycharles #rocknroll #soul #rhythmandblues #fanart #fredestudio
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๐๐๐ฑ๐ฑ๐ ๐๐ผ๐น๐น๐ | ๐๐๐๐ค๐ง๐๐๐ฃ๐ ๐๐๐จ๐จ๐๐ค๐ฃ: "๐๐ค๐ง๐๐จ ๐ค๐ ๐๐ค๐ซ๐" ๐ธโค ๐ถ
On April 8, 1957, Buddy Holly recorded his iconic track "Words of Love," a song he wrote himself. Released as a single on June 20, 1957, Holly made history by harmonizing with his own voice, using tape recordings to layer each part. Although it wasn't a chart-topping hit for Holly, the song has since become one of his most beloved and influential tracks. The Beatles later covered it in 1964 and even performed it live before recording their version. Today, "Words of Love" remains a timeless classic and is featured in many of Holly's greatest collections.
Art by Fred Estรบdio
#buddyholly #rock #rockabilly #fanart #fredestudio
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๐๐น๐๐ถ๐ ๐ฃ๐ฟ๐ฒ๐๐น๐ฒ๐ | ๐๐๐ค๐ฃ๐๐ ๐๐ค๐๐ '๐ฃ' ๐๐ค๐ก๐ก ๐๐ช๐ค๐ฉ๐๐จ ๐ธ๐ถ
On September 22, 1958, in Brooklyn, New York, Elvis passionately discussed the origins of rock in a landmark interview. When a journalist dismissed rock as just a fleeting trend, Elvis boldly responded, "Rock and roll has been around for many years. It used to be called Rhythm and Blues, and it's been huge for as long as I can remember, though in the last 5 years, it's gotten bigger." Elvis, alongside icons like Bill Haley and Chuck Berry, turned rock into a global phenomenon, breaking records and reaching worldwide charts in ways no one had imagined. This song was not only on the US charts but also climbing the charts worldwide for the first time in history!
Elvis and his contemporaries elevated the rhythm of rock far beyond the traditional Rhythm and Blues, pioneered by artists like Sister Rosetta Tharpe, Big Joe Turner, and Louis Jordan. What they created was no longer just Rhythm and Bluesโit was Rock and Roll!
Text and Art by Fred Estรบdio
#elvis #elvispresley #rock #rocknroll #rockabilly #fanart #fredestudio
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๐๐ต๐๐ฐ๐ธ ๐๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ฟ๐ | "๐๐๐๐ค๐ค๐ก ๐ฟ๐๐ฎ๐จ" ๐๐๐๐ค๐ง๐๐๐ฃ๐ ๐๐๐จ๐จ๐๐ค๐ฃ ๐ธ๐ถ
Released as a single by Chess Records in March 1957, School Days (Ring Ring Goes The Bell) captures the heart and soul of Chuck Berryโs revolutionary impact on rock and roll. Alongside pioneers such as Elvis Presley, Bill Haley, Carl Perkins,Buddy Holly,Jerry Lee Lewis,Eddie Cochran, Fats Domino, Bo Diddley and Little Richard, Berry helped transform rhythm and blues into the electrifying new genre of rock and roll. This groundbreaking shift was fueled by the powerful influence of R&B icons like Louis Jordan, Sister Rosetta Tharpe, and Big Joe Turner. The 1950s marked a turning point, igniting a vibrant energy that still fuels rock and roll today. Thanks to these legendary artists of the 50s, rock music exploded onto the global stage, becoming more electrifying than ever before. It shattered the Billboard charts and connected with audiences around the world for the very first time.
Words and art by Fred Estรบdio
#chuckberry #rocknroll #rock #fanart #fredestudio
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Jerry Butler (The Ice Man) : Recording Session โ For Your Precious Love โจ๐๐ถ
The Impressions were pioneers in bridging the gap between doo-wop and the emerging pop-soul sounds of the late '50s. With a distinctive blend of harmonies, they introduced two of the most influential voices in soul music: Jerry Butler and Curtis Mayfield.
Released by Vee-Jay Records in May 1958, For Your Precious Love featured Jerry Butler's deep, emotional baritone, marking what is often considered the first true soul ballad. The song quickly gained traction, reaching #11 on the pop charts and #3 on the R&B charts by July 28, 1958. Has since become a beloved classic among vocal group enthusiasts and street-corner serenaders alike.
Artwork by Fred Estรบdio ๐จ
#jerrybutler #curtismayfield #soul #soulmusic #rhythmandblues
#doowop #foryourpreciouslove #VeeJayRecords #fanart #fredestudio
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Chuck Berry: Iconic Rock 'n' Roll Quotes ๐ธ๐ถ"
Chuck Berry on the Founding Fathers of Rock and Roll.
In a 1978 interview with Jane Pauley, Chuck Berry was asked, "Who would you say is the founding father of rock and roll if not yourself?"
Berry replied:
"Well, Iโll say [Fats] Domino, Louis Jordan, and Elvis Presley,
and even Fats Waller, because Fats played basic musicโฆyea, Fats Waller. That hustler Little Richard, heโs great, he was great in the beginning. Bill Haleyโฆ weโre all I think just a cog in the wheel. We all got the ball rolling."
๐จ Art by Fred Estรบdio
#chuckberry #rock #rocknroll #quotes #fanart #fredestudio
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ELVIS PRESLEY - Recording Session: "(You're So Square) Baby I Don't Care" ๐ธ๐ถ
๐ถCelebrating Rockabilly Legends! ๐ถ
In April-May 1957 at Radio Recorders, during the recording sections of the "Jailhouse Rock" movie soundtrack, Bill Black struggled with the bass line for "(You're So Square) Baby I Don't Care," storming out in frustration . Instead of scolding him, Elvis found it amusing, grabbed the bass, and played it himself the entire songโfor Elvis it was one of his proudest career moments.
Vector Illustration by Fred Estรบdio
#elvispresley #elvis #jailhouserock #rocknroll #Rockabilly #fanart #fredestudio
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Another print of the animated clip I made for the band The Baseballs, it was fantastic to pay homage to the rock legends I had the opportunity to see live.
Here's Chuck Berry lighting the path for The Baseballs! ๐ธโจ
#thebaseballs #chuckberry #rock #rockandroll #rockabilly #fanart #illustration #animation #Christmas
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Print of my last new animation video clip for the band โช@Thebaseballscomโฌ
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