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Episode: Metal Mayhem ROC: AC/DC Logo Designer Gerard Huerta on Rock History
Description: The story behind some of the most recognizable logos in rock
history starts with designer Gerard Huerta.
In this conversation, Huerta takes us inside the creation of
legendary visual identities tied to AC/DC, Boston, Blue Öyster Cult, and Ted
Nugent—explaining how these now-iconic designs began as everyday assignments
inside the 1970s record industry.
He breaks down the real process behind album artwork at CBS
Records, how art directors shaped concepts, and why most bands weren’t even
directly involved in early visual decisions. From hand-drawn lettering and
analog production techniques to the evolution of lo...