Nice interview with Nick Egan over on the Album Cover Hall of Fame blog about the design process for Malcolm McLaren‘s ‘Duck Rock’ LP. Easily one of my favourite records of all time along with being a pivotal influential moment in my musical upbringing. With artists such as Dondi White, Keith Haring and Vivienne Westwood‘s wares vying for space on the sleeve it’s a wonder it all hangs together but somehow it does. I wish the interview had gone into the making of the ‘Duck Rocker’ boombox a little as I’d love to know who made it and where it is now.
The mystery revealed: Ron West – who made the original Duck Rocker(s) posted this on his Facebook page at the end of 2020. It’s lost its horns and the graffiti is in a drawer but that is a copy of the original from the LP cover. Apparently Malcolm lost the original in the States and asked Ron to make a copy for promo purposes.
There’s a big feature about it in a recent Disco Pogo magazine, Richard Norris finds the original and speaks with Ron about it.
Anyone have any info on parts used for this? Been meaning to start a replica of this for years.
To David and Robert, if you need to know what some of the brands/products and items are on the unit contact me and I can let you know all I know @ [email protected]
I am currently working on a replica Duck Rock box. If you know of any more pictures please share.
Hello Billy Nomad, I too am working on my own replica. Any hints you can share with me would be great!
Hi Ron West,
Brilliant job, you created a very memorable and iconic creation!!!
I always wanted one of these so I created a replica of it ;0)
Only one piece of the puzzle missing, the chrome framework, was this a Vespa rack or something? I’ve spent years looking with no luck. If you could help me keep this this cultural classic alive it would be very much appreciated.
I was a very young graffiti artist back then and was fortunate enough to meet Dondi White when he visited London, totally inspired by all the artwork of the time it shaped my life and career.
Billy Nomad.
Hi Ron West! Do you still have it? I’d love to see a picture of the current condition. I may know about another one of yours.
She didn’t look that fussed did she?
From the archive……
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M00VrBJQTIA
The search for the elusive “Duck Rocker” continues…….
Thanks very much for the kind words about my interview with Nick. He’s done a number of well-known covers, but this one, with the participation of Haring, Dondi, etc, really stood out. We try and publish new interviews regularly, so please visit often. Regards, Mike G, AlbumCoverHallofFame.com
I made it, and I’ve got it, although it’s lost it’s horns.
Ron
Would love to know where the blaster was now too.
It was great to hear ‘Double Dutch’ played on TV for months too!