Kyle was born and raised in Newport Beach, Ca. He started playing the bass at eleven-years-old and has played in numerous bands through out South Orange County. In 2008 Kyle received his bachelors degree in Visual Journalism but still always found time to make music. His styles in playing range from fast paced punk rock, to blues, jazz, rock and roll, and funk. His influences include bands like: Operation Ivy, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Tool, Narcoleptic Youth, Muddy Watters, Squirrel Nut Zippers, Cab Calloway, Stevie Ray Vaughan, The Beatles, Bob Marley, Pink Floyd, and Led Zeppelin.

Born In Chicago on February 26th 1954 as Al Robertson Jr. Trained by Chuck Brown Northern California Studied classical piano, vocals & drums.

Now known As Big Daddy, he studied classical piano and sang in the church choir for 5 years until high school.

After serving in the Marine Corps for six years, BD began studying the drums. He has since become a seasoned professional singing drummer whose resume of those he has played with or opened for includes names like:

Cool Papa Sadler, Sonny Rhodes, B.B. King, Iron Butterfly, John Mayall & the Blues Breakers, Pat Henessey, Max Gringo, Don Williams, John Lee Hooker, Leon Russell, Dave Shultz, Jason Bonham, Zoee Bonham, Lonnie Brooks, and Tommy 2 Tone.

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….