RICO BROWN has been performing all over Southern California for the past 18 years, and may well be the most versatile performer around. His skills include lead and background vocals, keyboards, electric, acoustic, bass and rhythm guitars, and synthesizer. He has shared the stage with such notable performers as Al Wilson, Matt McCoy, Vicki Carr, The Phone, The Dynamics, Sammy Hagar, Undisputed Truth, Rosie and the Originals, Jack Blades and Alan Fritz.

If an exciting blend of showmanship and talents is what you seek, look no further…RICO IS HERE! 30 years of professional experience in performing both live and on recordings, as both lead and background vocalist.

Repertoire ranges from classics of the 40’s and 50’s to a broad spectrum of 60’s hits, 70’s dance tunes (medley/impersonations) to contemporary top 40’s hits as well as originally written material.

RICO’s Band averages from 1 to 5 pieces as requested. *Exciting one-man band - sounds like a complete orchestra!!!

INSTRUMENTS MASTERED:

Keyboards (electric, acoustic, synthesizers, clavinet and breath controlled Yamaha CS01 Digital Sax)

CREDIT/RECORDINGS:

Al Wilson, Matt McCoy, Eddie G., Vicki Carr, The Phone E.P., The Dynamics L.P., Westwind and Uprising Studio regular session musician. Original recordings of songs in which all instruments and vocals were performed by RICO.

LIVE PERFORMANCES AND REFERENCES:

Morris Albert Tour ‘78, Star Guard (Sgt. Pepper Movie), Undisputed Truth (Smiling Faces), Sammy Hagar, Jack Blades & Alan “Fitz”Gerald (of Night Ranger), “El Dorado” Vegas Act (Hilton, Sahara, etc.), Rosie & the Original (Angel Baby) and Al Wilson (Show & Tell), Tommy Tu tone, leon Russell, John Mayall, Norman Whitfield who wrote & produced “Papa Was A Rollin’ Stone”, “Cloud 9″ & others for Motown, Played for Johnny Carsons Birthday party,
& the list still goes on….