CONCERT LIGHTING & DESIGN

RHODE ISLAND HALL OF FAME

 honors 2018 Inductee

BOB MORRISSEY

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EAST COAST LIGHTING & PRODUCTION SERVICES, INC.

HISTORY

In 1972, two young music fans,16 year old Andrew Polin of Fall River and 20 year old Bob Morrissey of Warwick, formed Polico Lighting and began providing stage lights for regional bands including Johanna Wild with Jon Butcher. Growth was rapid and by 1976, they were the lighting designers for multi-platinum band Boston. Among the additional techs they hired during this time was LeRoy Bennett of Warwick. The company’s reputation for innovation and exciting productions led to major tours in the early ’80s with J. Geils, the Allman Brothers, Jerry Garcia and others. The mid-1980s saw a drop-off in touring concert business, but Polico continued to thrive by concentrating on regional events such as the Newport Jazz and Folk Festivals.

In 1995, the partners split with Andrew moving into event production with Presentation Technology A/V and Bob continuing on in stage lighting and design with a new name, East Coast Lighting & Production Services. Bob Morrissey remains committed to new technologies and ECLPS’s creative, innovative and award-winning designs have kept them at the top of their profession.

CONCERT WE PRESENTLY KNOW ABOUT

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Polico Lighting