07/01/2026
Gerard Huerta, born in 1952 in Southern California, is a renowned American typographer and graphic designer who graduated from the Art Center College of Design in 1974. He began his career at CBS Records, creating iconic logos for artists like Bob Dylan and Boston. In 1977, Huerta designed the legendary AC/DC logo for their Let There Be Rock album, inspired by the Gutenberg Bible’s Gothic lettering. Featuring sharp, angular letters and a lightning bolt splitting “AC” and “DC,” it perfectly captured the band’s raw energy. Despite its global success, Huerta received only a one-time payment and no royalties, yet he remains gracious, noting the logo’s fame led to further commissions. His timeless design, debuted in June 1977, is one of rock’s most recognizable symbols, adorning millions of albums and merchandise. Huerta’s work is displayed in the Museum of Modern Art.
