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Marcelo Bonfá Birth name Marcelo Augusto Bonfá Also known as Bonfá Born January 30, 1965 Origin Itapira, São Paulo, Brazil Genres Post-punk, alternative rock, folk rock, punk rock Occupations Musician Instruments Vocals, drums, bass Years active Late 1970s–present Labels EMI-Odeon and Trama Records Associated acts Legião Urbana
Dado e o Reino Animal
Fernanda Takai
John Ulhoa
Blitz 64Website marcelobonfa.com.br Marcelo Augusto Bonfá (born January 30, 1965), also known simply as Bonfá, is a Brazilian musician. Famous for being the drummer of the famous rock band Legião Urbana, after its disestablishment he started to follow solo career, releasing three albums as of yet.
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Biography
Bonfá was born in the city of Itapira, in the State of São Paulo, on January 30, 1965. His father was a employee of the Banco do Brasil, and in 1977, Bonfá's family moved to Brasília.
Bonfá played for the bands Blitz 64 and Dado e o Reino Animal (where he would meet future Legião Urbana member Dado Villa-Lobos) before forming Legião Urbana alongside Renato Russo in 1982. He stayed with Legião until its disestablishment in 1997.
In 2000, Bonfá released his first solo album, named O Barco Além do Sol (The Boat Beyond the Sun). It would be followed by 2004's Bonfá + Videotracks and 2007's Mobile.
In 1988, Bonfá had a son with actress Isabela Garcia, named João Pedro Bonfá, also a musician.
Discography
With Legião Urbana
- Legião Urbana (1985)
- Dois (1986)
- Que País É Este (1987)
- As Quatro Estações (1989)
- V (1991)
- Música P/ Acampamentos (1992)
- O Descobrimento do Brasil (1993)
- A Tempestade, ou O Livro dos Dias (1996)
- Uma Outra Estação (1997)
- Mais do Mesmo (1998)
- Acústico MTV (1999)
- Como é Que Se Diz Eu te Amo (2001)
- As Quatro Estações ao Vivo (2004)
Solo albums
See also
- Legião Urbana
- Dado e o Reino Animal
- Brazilian rock
External links
Renato Russo · Dado Villa-Lobos · Marcelo Bonfá
Renato Rocha · Ico Ouro Preto · Eduardo Paraná · Paulo PaulistaStudio albums Legião Urbana · Dois · Que País É Este · As Quatro Estações · V · O Descobrimento do Brasil · A Tempestade, ou O Livro dos Dias · Uma Outra EstaçãoLive albums Compilations Singles "Será" · "Ainda É Cedo" · "O Reggae" · "Soldados" · "Eduardo e Mônica" · "Acrilic on Canvas" · "Índios" · "Tempo Perdido" · "Quase sem Querer" · "Que País É Este" · "Angra dos Reis" · "Faroeste Caboclo" · "Eu Sei" · "Há Tempos" · "1965 (Duas Tribos)" · "Love Song" · "Metal Contra as Nuvens" · "A Ordem dos Templários" · "Vento no Litoral" · "O Teatro dos Vampiros" · "Perfeição" · "A Via Láctea" · "As Flores do Mal" · "Clarisse" · "Hoje à Noite Não Tem Luar" · "Quando o Sol Bater na Janela do Teu Quarto"Related articles Categories:- 1965 births
- Living people
- Brazilian musicians
- Brazilian singers
- Brazilian drummers
- People from Itapira
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