Rick Wayne

Rick Wayne, OBE (born Learie Carasco, 1938) is a St. Lucian media personality, journalist, politician and book author who was formerly a professional bodybuilder and pop singer. Born in St. Lucia, he emigrated to England in the 1950s, served two years in the Royal Signals and was spotted singing in a London club, which led to an audition with the producer Joe Meek and a single, Hot Chickaroo, under the name Ricky Wayne. He was a professional bodybuilder in the 1960s and 1970s, with a record that includes IFBB Universe wins in 1965, 1967 and 1969, IFBB Mr. World titles in 1967 and 1970, and Pro Mr. America in 1970. He later wrote many articles and books on bodybuilding and politics, including for Joe Weider's Muscle Builder and Flex.