Ernie's Corner

07/09/2024

We Love Him, We Love His Music, We Love His Singing And We Love His Poetry. Now Hear The Back Story Behind The Creating Of His Two Beautiful Poetry Books. Thank You - Ernie. TOMORROW NIGHT ON "THE BLOCK PARTY'S "Ernie's Corner"
Saturdays - 8-11 p.m. (Eastern Time)
Retro Country - Live 365
https://live365.com/station/Retro-Country-a75396

07/09/2024

We Love Him, We Love His Music, We Love His Singing And We Love His Poetry. Now Hear The Back Story Behind The Creating Of His Two Beautiful Poetry Books. Thank You - Ernie. TOMORROW NIGHT ON "THE BLOCK PARTY'S "Ernie's Corner"
Saturdays - 8-11 p.m. (Eastern Time)
Retro Country - Live 365
https://live365.com/station/Retro-Country-a75396

06/09/2024

At Turning 78, I've Realized Problems Never Stopped Me, Obstacles Never Stopped Me,Other People Never Stopped Me And The Only One Or Thing That Could Stop Me Is… Me.

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05/09/2024

At Turning 78, I Have Come To Embrace The Cracked Because They Will Let In The Light.

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04/09/2024

Since Last Saturdays "Ernie's Corner" On The Block Party I Have Received Quite An Overwhelming Amount Of Requests To Know More About My Career So Here You Go And Thank You So Very Much For Asking. Love You - Ernie

ERNIE CEFALU, Point Of Connection Expert
Biography
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Ernie Cefalu is the owner, and Senior Creative Director of the iconic Pacific Eye & Ear

Ernie started his career on Madison Avenue in the late 1960’s. He was hired by Armando Carolini Associates and his first assignment was a National Sales meeting for International Paper Company. His creation of The “Dolls Alive” show came complete with skits, dancers and 10 songs written to roll out the new paper line. The event was an award-winning complete campaign that hung on display in the Union Carbine building for 3 months.

Ernie’s next job was as Creative Director at Norman Levett Advertising to help prevent them losing a major account, Decca Records. Ernie’s award-winning work in designing the Jesus Christ Superstar album not only won the account over, it changed his life forever. His creative genius was now known and creating demand.

Ernie’s drive and passion for excellence led him to a new chapter in 1970. He joined forces with Craig Braun, Inc. in New York. Knowing the importance of first impressions, he wanted to make a mark on his first assignment. The result has become an icon of the ages- the rule breaking tongue logo for The Rolling Stones and the truly unique Sticky Finger album package.

Three months later Ernie was asked to open a satellite office in California where he would be the head creative director. The hits kept coming for Ernie... Alice Cooper’s “School’s Out," Cheech & Chong’s "Big Bambu," and Captain Beyond among others. Ernie was at the top of his game and knew it was time to leave and start his own agency.

In 1972 he opened the legendary “Pacific Eye and Ear”. Over the next 14 years, he created another 183 album covers for rock legends like: The Doors, Aerosmith, The Bee Gees, The Guess Who, Black Sabbath, Jefferson Airplane, Grand Funk Railroad, Iron Butterfly, and Burton Cummings new “Above The Ground” album.
Ernie has received three Grammy nominations for his work, 12 Music Hall Of Fame awards, 4 awards of excellence from the Los Angeles Art Directors Club, 2 Certificates Of Excellence from the Printing Industry and has been presented with 25 gold albums, 4 gold singles and a triple platinum album by some of the bands whose album covers he had designed.

Pacific Eye and Ear was now on the map forever - easily recognized as one of the top three album design companies in the World.

In the late 80’s, Ernie felt different businesses require different solutions…but they all need a attitude, a heart and a soul. Ernie could provide that connection.

In 1989, Ernie added an unlikely account to his client roster, Nestlé USA. Over the next three decades, his work helped over 20 brands in Nestlé’s five divisions post double-digit sales growth.

Naturally, word of mouth grew. He added to his client base Sara Lee, Wolfgang Puck, Sizzler, La Brea Bakery, SPI Pharmaceuticals, Studio Instrument Rentals, Jerbeau Chocolates, Honeywell, Rockwell, Adams and Brooks, Santa Monica Seafood… and many more food companies.

He cut across industries and added Kraft, K-Mart, Disney, Universal, and Paramount Picture’s, New Line, Panavision Cameras, Game Works, Valvoline, Nature Made Vitamins, The National Hot Rod Association, Mopar, Baskin Robbins Ice Cream and Mattel/NASCAR among others. At InBev USA he worked on all the national promotions for Beck’s, Bass, Stella Artois, Labatt's, Brama, Rolling Rock, Chong and Koknee Beer Brands and Mekong Rum.

Today, Ernie has completed covers 216 and 217 for Alice Cooper, 234 and 235 for Burton Cummings newest masterpiece release the "Massey Hall" live album and 240 for Heavy Metal comedian Glenn Wool and he just completed cover 241 for “Death Metal Band” Deranged Insane. Cover 250 was for an Australian band The Bennies.

Ernie is also the owner of “The Largest, Privately Owned, Original Album Cover Art Collection In The World” (www.originalalbumcoverart.com) boasting over 350 signed originals and 3,000 photographs.
He is also retained by three Fortune Fifty companies as their in-house creative director, with Cott Beverage (the number one non-name brand beverage company in the World), Avery/Dennison, Southern Wine and Spirits, HSBC Financial (the World’s third largest lender), Chang Beer (Southeast Asia’s #1 Beer and Mekong Rum.

Clients on the softer side are, Coca Cola, PENSAR Science, Patient 2 Patient Care, Joseph Gallo Farms, Vallejo Patient Care, The King Klone Brand, CA Collective, Cali-Born Dreams CBD, Mars Beverage, ROCKMANIALIVE, Green Science Medical, Seattle’s “HEMPFEST”, PlasTechFree and True Foods Industries. The most recent addition to Ernie’s client roster is Ocean Spray Juices in Boston as their Chief Creative Officer and The Leaf Cannabis Radio Network.

At the end of 2015 Ernie was the first inductee into The Album Cover Hall Of fame and starting in July 2016 his original album cover art collection is being featured in 3 gallery shows and 2 highly successful museum shows. First at the Forest Lawn for 6 months and then at The Smithsonian’s “Rock N’ Soul Museum in Memphis for 18 months.

He is a dynamic speaker that captivates and electrifies audiences as he travels the country. If you ask him to reflect on his illustrious career his response is always the same…” Career? What do you mean, I’m just warming up. Wait till you see what’s next!”

04/09/2024

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wbNDLb-1yhw

www.originalalbumcoverart.com/cefalu/jc-superstar.phpCredited with one of the first commercial line art renderings of the Rolling Stones' famed Tongue Lip Lo...

04/09/2024

At Turning 78, I've Learned That Laughter Won’t Last Forever But Neither Will My Tears.

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03/09/2024

At Turning 78, I Come To Know That Repetition Made Me Feel Safe But Variation Made Me Feel Free.

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03/09/2024

Much like Frankenstein, Brandedstein was born from the idea of a mad genius. Our friend Derrik not only spent many years working for the band RUSH, but he has revolutionized the t-shirt industry and how you can wear art. His company “BRANDEDSTEIN” has recently partnered up with one of the worlds most iconic graphic designers, Ernie Cefalu from the world renowned Pacific Eye & Ear Agency. Ernie and his team are responsible for logo designs like the Rolling Stones ‘Tongue’ and album covers for artists and musicals such as: Alice Cooper; The Bee Gees; Aerosmith; Jesus Christ Superstar; and, so many more. Derrik will be using his specialized equipment to allow anyone to choose from Ernie’s massive collection of designs and have them displayed on almost anything. Do you want a Rolling Stones Tongue on a tshirt? A mug? A jacket? Brandedstein is where you go.
Not only can you replicate an existing design, but his website allows you to design your own with or without AI. Listen in as Derrik tells all about his musical journey, the start of his business and the partnership with Ernie Cefalu. The possibilities are endless. Go to WWW.BRANDEDSTEIN.COM and tell Derrik that John and Mark sent ya. Truly cool stuff


https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-musicians-and-beyond-podca-102177416/episode/episode-99-brandedstein-ernie-cefalu-210840141?cmp=ios_share&sc=ios_social_share&pr=false

02/09/2024

At Turning 78, I Never Forgot That I Was Absolutely Unique, Just Like Everyone Else.

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01/09/2024

Life Lesson That I Learned The Hard Way... The Cheese Is Always Delicious And Free! - Ernie

31/08/2024

TOMORROW NIGHT ON "THE BLOCK PARTY'S "Ernie's Corner"
Saturdays - 8-11 p.m. (Eastern Time)
Retro Country - Live 365
https://live365.com/station/Retro-Country-a75396

30/08/2024

At Turning 78, For Me Problems Were Always Guidelines, Never Stop Signs.

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30/08/2024

Even Though I’ve Been Knocked Down Many Times In My Career, I Have Never Been Knocked Out.

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29/08/2024

Life is truly beautiful, that’s why I have tried to live mine to the fullest.

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29/08/2024

Here Is Just A Few Of The 560 Music And Corporate Brands I Have Created In The Last 54 Years And I Feel Like I'm Just Getting Started. - Ernie

28/08/2024

Design your own t-shirts, hoodies, ball caps, and more with AI at Brandedstein. Get free shipping on every order. Create your unique look now!

27/08/2024

At Turning 78, I Have Come To Realize That I Could Fight Evil But Not Stupidity.

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27/08/2024

WOW I Haven't Seen And Heard This In At Least 4 1/2 decades. When I Just Heard It Once Again It Brought Great Memories. I Hope It Will For You Too. Love You - Ernie.

This is a great song by the late Tex Ritter. (January 12, 1905 January 2, 1974)In 1948, "Rye Whiskey" and his cover of "The Deck of Cards" both made the top...