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Eddie Davis West Coast East Side Sound Archives CEMA 117 http://oac.cdlib.org/findaid/ark:/13030/c8mw2njv No online items Guide to the Eddie Davis West Coast East Side Sound archives CEMA 117 Finding aid prepared by Mari Khasmanyan, 2015. UC Santa Barbara Library, Department of Special Research Collections University of California, Santa Barbara Santa Barbara, California, 93106-9010 Phone: (805) 893-3062 Email: [email protected]; URL: http://www.library.ucsb.edu/special-collections 2015 September 16 Guide to the Eddie Davis West CEMA 117 1 Coast East Side Sound archives CEMA 117 Title: Eddie Davis West Coast East Side Sound archives Identifier/Call Number: CEMA 117 Contributing Institution: UC Santa Barbara Library, Department of Special Research Collections Language of Material: English Physical Description: 3.0 linear feet(3 document boxes, 3 clamshell boxes, and one oversize box) Date (bulk): Bulk, 1950-1990 Date (inclusive): 1935-2010 Abstract: This collection contains papers, publications, audio and video files, as well as scrapbooks that document the history of Rampart Records and multicultural rock and roll bands in the Los Angeles area. As an ongoing collection owner, Hector Gonzalez continues to operate the record companies that he inherited from Eddie Davis in 1994. Physical Location: Del Norte Language of Materials: The collection is in English. Access Restrictions This collection is open for research. Use Restrictions Copyright has not been assigned to the Department of Special Collections, UCSB. All requests for permission to publish or quote from manuscripts must be submitted in writing to the Head of Special Collections. Permission for publication is given on behalf of the Department of Special Collections as the owner of the physical items and is not intended to include or imply permission of the copyright holder, which also must be obtained. Preferred Citation [Identification of Item], Eddie Davis West Coast East Side Sound archives, CEMA 117. Department of Special Research Collections, UC Santa Barbara Library, University of California, Santa Barbara. Acquisition Information In 1994, Hector Gonzalez became the heir to the Eddie Davis Record and Publishing Estate, The Rampart Record Group, and The Aro Music Publishing Group. The Eddie Davis West Coast East Side sound archives were established with the California Ethnic and Multicultural Archives in 2010 through Hector Gonzalez's donation. Processing Information Processed by Callie Bowdish and CEMA Staff, 2010. Additional material processed by Mari Khasmanyan, 2015. Biography In 1994, Hector Gonzalez became the heir to the Eddie Davis Recording and Publishing Estate, The Rampart Record Group, and The Faro Music Publishing Group (a division of Gordo Enterprises). He relinquished his position at CBS Television City to administer these companies and license a vast music catalog dating back to 1958 for CD compilations, film and television. Since 1960, Rampart Records has been devoted almost exclusively to the development of Mexican American talent known on the West Coast as "The Eastside Sound." Eddie Davis was a child actor and successful restaurateur and is quoted as saying, "If anybody thinks I got rich over my East Los Angeles music, they're wrong. I cooked a lot of hamburgers to make those records." Rampart Records contributed to what is known as the West Coast East Side Sound and included bands such as Cannibal and the Headhunters (which opened for the Beatles at Shea Stadium in 1965). Multicultural bands such as the Mixtures and the Blendells were also given recording opportunities by Rampart Records. Hector Gonzalez's documentary about Rampart Records is a part of this collection. Director Jimmy A. Velarde said the following about the documentary: The West Coast Eastside Sound Story immortalizes the 1960's East Los Angeles Chicano rock legends that have contributed to the popular American cultural experience. This documentary salutes Eddie Davis and the many groups on his various record labels and their contribution to American pop music that has been immeasurable. Yet, it has not been recognized for its historic value and cultural importance." When discussing the music, author Luis Rodriquez stated: "They were the heroes and heroines of low-rider car clubs, street gangs and high school teens. Their records were sold as soon as they came out and whenever they made appearances, they crowded dance halls and concerts. They were the rock artists based in East Los Angeles, California and part of the phenomenon known on the West Coast as, The Eastside Sound. It has spanned over 40 years of Chicano musical development. They were Latino, they were rhythm and blues, they were soul, combined with the British sound and they defied musical categories. Guide to the Eddie Davis West CEMA 117 2 Coast East Side Sound archives CEMA 117 The music was a localized fusion of Mexican and American influences, yet their participation in the development of American rock 'n roll has been largely ignored. The ensuing struggle to bring them out of the barrio, record them, and get them to national prominence is a story of glory and tragedy: a story not often told in the annals of the record business." Scope and Content The collection spans from 1935 through 2010 and will be periodically updated. It consists of one document box that contains business and publication papers, one document box that contains 4-CD Box Sets, three small clamshell boxes containing CD's, two scrapbook binder boxes, one oversize box with music records (33 rpm) and larger size publications. This collection also includes digitized files. There is an online slideshow exhibit titled, "East L.A. Rocks" featuring highlights from historical images of Rampart Records. There are movie files (iMovie .mov format) recording Gonzalez's comments on the scrapbooks. Also included are clips that were used to create the History of Rampart Records video, in addition to the video itself. As Gonzalez is still running the company, he maintains a majority of the original scrapbook material for his own publications, thus the ones in his collection at UCSB consist mostly of copies from the originals. Some of the images from the original scrapbooks have been scanned, and are available digitally. Some of the music CDs have been re-mastered and released as sets in collaboration with other publishers. Also included within the collection are digital video files of a few of the bands, as well as a documentary about Rampart Records and Eddie Davis. Arrangement Series I. Business Records Contains miscellaneous records pertaining to the record industry. Also included are flyers regarding the Chicano rock and roll bands. They are listed alphabetically. Series II. Publications Includes publications which describe Rampart Record's role in the early rock and roll days. Some oversized publications are located in oversize box 6, while current projects are included in box 1. They are listed alphabetically. Series III. Photos and Negatives Series Includes historical pictures of Eddie Davis as well as images of cultural bands (including Cannibal and the Headhunters with the Beatles) located in box one. Series IV. Scrapbooks Covers scrapbook material found in box 2. They are organized chronologically and expand from the 1930s to the 2000s. They contain event flyers, publicity photos, and items connected to rock and roll music activities in Los Angeles. Series V. Audio The audio series is housed in boxes 2-7, with some files which are also stored on the library server. There are three 33rpm albums in oversize box 6. Series VI. Video Include interviews and commentary from Hector Gonzalez, old footage of bands, and a documentary on the history of Rampart Records. These files are on the library server, as well as on CDs available through Special Research Collections. Related Material Hector Gonzalez papers, CEMA 118 Subjects and Indexing Terms Hector Gonzalez Audiovisual materials California--East Los Angeles CD-ROMs Digital moving image formats Mexican Americans--California--East Los Angeles Mexican Americans--California--East Los Angeles--Music Rock Music Rock Music --California--East Los Angeles Scrapbooks Sound recordings Video recordings Business Records Series I. undated Guide to the Eddie Davis West CEMA 117 3 Coast East Side Sound archives CEMA 117 Business Records Series I.undated Box 1, Folder 1 Informational flyers, "The West Coast East Side Sound Story" featuring East Los Angeles Chicano Rock legends of the 60's undated Box 1, Folder 1 Miscellaneous records undated Publications Series II. 1989-2010 Oversize 6, Announcement poster and flyer, "American Sabor Latinos in U.S. popular music" Folder 2 2007 October 13 - 2008 September 7 Oversize 6 Announcement poster for, "East Side Sound" Rampart Records undated General Physical Description Note: Offset; Poster Size: 13.5 x 19.5 in. Other Descriptive Information This is an offset poster featuring information about the East Side Sound's four volumes of remastered music, the poster lists the tracking information included in each volume. The background is in a gradient of pink, orange, and yellow hues. The poster reads, "Back in the '60s Rampart Records created a Chicano Motown- it was the music that ushered in the lowriders and rocked weekend teen dances at legendary spots like El Monte Legion Stadium. Latin music is a huge phenomenon and this is where it all started! Before there was Ricky Martin, Enrique Inglesias and Marc Anthony there was the East Side Sound. This four volume series is based on two Rampart Records albums from the '60s called The East Side Review. The packages evoke the look of the original series and include many of the songs that appeared on the original hit albums." Oversize 6, Announcement poster for, Hector Gonzalez "History of Rampart Records" (ImaginArte Folder 2 artist in residence event) 2010 May Oversize 6 Announcement poster for, "You Damn Mexicans Are Too Loud!" by Lava and the Hot Rocks 1996 General Physical Description Note: Offset; Poster Size: 18 x 18 in.
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