Bill fries biography

American art director, singer-songwriter and mayor (–)

"William Fries" redirects here. For the American football offensive guard, see Will Fries.

Musical artist

William Dale Fries Jr. (November 15, – April 1, ) was an American commercial artist who won several Clio Awards for his advertising campaigns.

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He was also a musician remembered for his character C. W. McCall, a truck-driving country singer that he created for a series of bread commercials while working for an Omaha advertising agency as an art director. Fries performed as McCall in a series of outlaw albums and songs in the s, in collaboration with co-worker Chip Davis who also founded Mannheim Steamroller.

McCall's most successful song was "Convoy", a surprise hit in , reaching number one on the Billboard Hot chart and number two in the UK Singles Chart in March After a successful spell of touring, Fries retired to Ouray, Colorado where he was elected mayor, serving from to The "Convoy" song becam