I love showcasing vintage models and bodybuilders, especially men of color. It is rare to find many nude physique models before the 1960's and 70's who were Black, Asian, Hispanic or Native American. The risks to models who posed naked years ago were far greater decades ago, especially if you weren't white. Modeling nude is just one of the many careers for Rick Wayne who is also a pop star, writer, publisher and talk show host.
Born in St. Luca in 1938, Wayne moved to England as a teenager in the 50's. Wayne served two years in the Royal Signals, most of the time in Yorkshire. Upon returning to civilian life in London, Wayne was discovered singing in a club and went on to audition for record producer Joe Meek.
Renamed Ricky Wayne (a combination of Ricky Nelson and John Wayne), he released a single, 'Hot Chickaroo"' which was produced by Meek. Although the single and its follow-ups were not commercial successes, Wayne established a singing career for several years and even had his own show on Radio Luxembourg.
During the 60's and 70's Wayne turned his focus to professional bodybuilding. A legend in the industry, Wayne won many titles including Mr. America, Mr. Europe and won the title of Mr. World and Mr. Universe multiple times. After leaving competitive bodybuilding, Wayne took his experience lifting to author numerous books and articles on both bodybuilding and politics. Wayne moved back to St. Luca in the 80's where he still lives and works out with his wife, also a bodybuilder.
Rick & Jim
Rick by Jean Ferrero
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