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The Genesis of an Icon: Leo Fender and the Electric Revolution Clarence Leonidas “Leo” Fender, a name synonymous with rock ‘n’ roll, country, blues, and countless other genres, wasn't a musician himself. Born in Fullerton, California, his early life revolved around electronics repair and a fascination with dismantling and rebuilding machinery. This practical bent, coupled with an astute understanding of market needs, would ultimately…
The Lifeline
Scroll through fender / cbs's working life — artwork by artwork, chapter by chapter — from the earliest dated work to the last. Each thumbnail is pinned at its exact year on the gold axis.
Chapters — Career Periods
The ribbon is divided into shaded bands, one per career chapter. Each chapter groups fender / cbs's works by their historical period — early training, mature practice, final years.
Thumbnails — Dated Works
Every thumbnail is pinned at its precise creation year. A thin gold thread drops from the image to its exact point on the axis. Larger frames mark the artist's masterpieces by rank.
Colour Band — Movement Drift
The gradient bar beneath the axis shifts colour as the dominant art movement changes over time — from the warm golds of the early period through the deeper tones of maturity. It fills progressively as you scroll.
