On Tuesday June 28th, Marc Ecko, founder of world famous rhino brand of apparel, *ecko unltd., will present “Marc Ecko Presents Save the Rhinos,” a benefit concert starring The Roots, De La Soul, MF Doom and other surprise guests.
Held rain or shine in Central Park’s Rumsey Playfield (enter at 69th Street and 5th Avenue), the event will feature The Roots and De La Soul. MF DOOM & DJ Premier will open the show. Doors open at 5pm and the first performance begins at 5:30pm.
Proceeds from the event will go directly to the International Rhino Foundation as part of Marc Ecko and *ecko unltd’s multi-year financial commitment and overall partnership effort to double the populations of the Indian, Black, and Sumatran rhinos, three of the planet’s most endangered species. As a symbol of this program, a baby Indian rhino born at the San Diego Zoo’s Wild Animal Park in January was recently named “Ecko” after the well- known designer.
Commenting on the benefit, Mr. Ecko stated, “While the rhino has been an integral part of *ecko unltd.’s heritage since its beginning 12 years ago, it wasn’t until we really studied this majestic animal and its daily struggles that a true affinity was born. It’s because of this unique bond that we dedicated ourselves to saving the animal that provided our inspiration, and I am delighted to be joined by The Roots, De La Soul, MF Doom and DJ Premier in this global effort.
