Desperadoes Steel Orchestra
Details
Derived Steelband Names
Dead End Kids, The Gay Desperadoes, Coca Cola Desperadoes, WITCO Desperadoes
Location
Laventille, Port-of-Spain, Trinidad and Tobago (Registered);
Nos. 2 – 4 Victoria Avenue, Newtown, Port-of-Spain (Operating).
Year Founded
1940s
Current Status
Active
Notable Achievements
Most panorama titles in Trinidad and Tobago history to date – 12; most widely toured having performed in major countries on virtually every continent in the world, including North America, India, Africa, Europe and Asia; created the Quadrophonic Pan, Rocket Pan, Chariot Pan, Tenor Bass, 9-Bass and 12-Bass, all of which are prominent in most steel orchestras today.
