Riko

Riko (19-11-1980) is a professional guitarist, composer and producer who has performed with various bands and musicians, both in Israel and the US. His style combines influences from the rock, blues and funk genres.
Check out Riko's latest collaboration with the world famous DJ YAHEL , on his new album X-PORT.Stay tuned for Riko & Yahel live shows in your area.
Biography:
Riko grabbed his first left handed Jackson guitar when he was fiftheen years old. He started playing solos of great bands like Megadeth, Guns & Roses and Iron Maiden and by the age of 18 he had already recorded several instrumental songs that later on got into his debut album - "The Unknown".
By the age of 21, right after his militray service, Riko moved to the United States. While living in Manhattan NY, he joined as a lead guitarist to several rock bands and started to gig in the neat Manhattan music scene, in bars like "The Baggot Inn" "The Blue Note" "Cafe Wha" "La Cueva" and more.
After two years away from his family and home friends the longing pulled Riko back to Israel. Back in Israel he started his B.A studies and also opened an online israeli independent music store.
These days Riko is recording and producing his next album in which he'll feature various singers and will also play instrumental tunes. Thanks to the advanced internet technology, Riko is collaborating with musicians from all around the world in his album production process.