Rico

Object

Photograph

Production date

1980

Object number

2014.64

Physical Description

Black and white photograph by Dennis Morris of Rico, taken in London. Rico was a Cuban-born Jamaican ska and reggae trombonist, who was known as one of the first and most distinguished ska artists.

"The legendary Rico played with the Skatalites; he later played with the Specials. Rico has played with them all."

Associated Event

Hackney Museum Exhibition

Associated Person

Dennis Morris (Photographer)

Material

Photo

Dimension

Width (Photograph): 500mm
Height (Photograph): 430mm

Exhibition Label

Rico London 1980
The legendary Rico played with the Skatalites; he later played with the Specials. Rico has played with them all.