Lawrence, MarkThe University of the West Indies, St Augustine Campus, Trinidad and Tobago2014-02-102014-02-1011-Feb-07Lawrence, Mark. "Despers' Up Hill Climb to Victory: After Bradley…" Newsday. 11 Feb. 2007: A8. Print.https://hdl.handle.net/2139/24786This article discusses WITCO Desperadoes’ rise as a ten time Panorama champion. Formerly known as the ‘Laventille Band’ the Steelband was seen as an important part of the East Port of Spain community. West Indian Tobacco Company WITCO Desperadoes is now seen as the most successful steelband in history.©Trinidad Newsday Newspapers. This material is protected under Copyright Act of Trinidad and Tobago. You may use the digitized material for private study, scholarship, or research.Steel bands (Music) -- Trinidad and Tobago -- HistorySteel band music -- Competitions -- Trinidad and TobagoArrangers (Musicians) -- Trinidad and TobagoDesperadoes (Musical group)Bradley, Clive