Rico Rodriguez
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Summary
Rico Rodriguez was born on October 17, 1934[1], in Havana[2]. He died on September 4, 2015[3], in London[4]. He worked as an actor[5], trombonist[6], singer[7], composer[8], and reggae musician[9]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,195 views/month, #7,208 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: Jamaica[11], Cuba[12]
- Field of work: reggae[13], trombone performance[14]
- Educated at: Alpha Boys' School[15]
- Award received: Member of the Order of the British Empire[16]
- Member of: Rico's Combo[17]
- Sex or gender: male[18]
- Genre: ska[19]
- Record label: 2 Tone Records[20], Island Records[21]
- Discography: Rico Rodriguez discography[22]
- Commons category: Rico Rodriguez[23]
- Family name: Rodriguez[24]
- Given name: Rico[25]
- Instrument: trombone[26]
- Birth name: Emmanuel Rodriguez[27]
- Different from: Rico Rodriguez[28]
- Start of work period: 1958[29]
- P14750: AFF0-47D2-C638-1C61-329F[30]
Why It Matters
Rico Rodriguez has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[31] He is known by 13 alternative names across languages and contexts.[32]
FAQs
Where was Rico Rodriguez born?
Rico Rodriguez's place of birth was Havana[2].
Where did Rico Rodriguez die?
Rico Rodriguez died in London[4].
What did Rico Rodriguez do for work?
Rico Rodriguez worked as an actor[5], trombonist[6], singer[7], composer[8], and reggae musician[9].
Where did Rico Rodriguez go to school?
Rico Rodriguez was educated at Alpha Boys' School[15].
What awards did Rico Rodriguez receive?
Honors received include Member of the Order of the British Empire[16].