Dick Cole Brings a Lifetime of Experience to the Six-Track Album "KING OF COOL"

Dick Cole’s KING OF COOL brings together the perspective of a songwriter whose life has stretched far beyond the recording studio. Based in Chester, Virginia, the 73-year-old retired military officer and civil servant draws on decades of experience as a musician, composer, pilot, photographer, published author, and motorcyclist. Across this six-track album, his creative identity is grounded in personal interests and the experiences that have shaped his life, particularly the freedom, independence, and culture associated with motorcycling.

The title track, “King of Cool,” is central to Cole’s ambition to bring the project to a wider audience. Although the song has received some airplay in the United Kingdom, he hopes to build stronger recognition in other territories, with the album providing an opportunity to introduce more listeners to his songwriting. The track’s title gives the release a clear focal point, while Cole’s desire to expand its reach reflects the determination of an independent artist who remains committed to sharing his work.

An important part of the song’s identity is Cole’s direct involvement in its creation. He wrote both the melody and lyrics himself, preserving his authorship at the heart of the recording. He also performed alongside other musicians, establishing the musical foundation before using Suno Pro to process the recording and separate it into individual streams for mixing. eMastered was then used for final mastering. These tools helped accelerate production and reduce costs without replacing Cole’s original songwriting contribution.

Cole’s background adds further context to his artistic outlook. Born and raised in Cleveland, Ohio, he lived in various parts of the world during his military service before settling in Virginia. His interest in motorcycling and biker culture provides a recurring creative focus, connecting music with a community built around movement, individuality, and shared experience.

With six songs, KING OF COOL represents another chapter in Cole’s continuing musical journey. The album’s strongest distinguishing feature is the personal experience behind its creation: a songwriter combining his own melodies, lyrics, performances, and life perspective with modern production technology to bring his music to listeners beyond his immediate surroundings.