Rubberhose Rockstars: Kev Craven's Classic Cartoon Take on Iconic Musicians

John Summers • Contributor

Dec 9, 2024 8:00 PM EST

You know what they say: the classics never go out of style. Kev Craven, a cartoonist with a flair for nostalgia, takes some of the biggest music legends and reimagines them in the style of the 1930s "Rubberhose" cartoons. Think of The Beatles, AC/DC, Ozzy Osbourne, Amy Winehouse, and Tenacious D getting a vintage makeover, all wiggly limbs and playful expressions. Craven's illustrations are full of charm and perfectly blend that timeless, old-school animation style with the legendary vibes of these iconic musicians.

It's the kind of mash-up that makes you smile, especially if you're a fan of both retro cartoons and rock 'n roll. Check out these amazing illustrations and take a whimsical trip back in time—where music meets that rubberhose bounce we all know and love!

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Lemmy - Motörhead

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Freddie Mercury - Queen

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Paul McCartney - The Beatles

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John Lennon - The Beatles

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Axl Rose - Guns N Roses

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Slash - Guns N Roses

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Dimebag Darrell - Pantera

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Angus Young - AC/DC

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Blink-182

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James Hetfield - Metallica

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Jimi Hendrix

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Tenacious D

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Amy Winehouse

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Weird Al Yankovic

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Flea - Red Hot Chilli Peppers

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Michael Jackson

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Elvis Presley

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Ozzy Osbourne - Black Sabbath

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Kurt Cobain - Nirvana

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Eddie Van Halen

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Gene Simmons - Kiss

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Gorillaz

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