Ivan Busic

Infobox musical artist
Name = Ivan Busic


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Background = non_vocal_instrumentalist
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Born = birth date and age|1967|15|02
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Origin = São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
Instrument = drums, vocals
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Genre = Hard rock, Jazz, Progressive rock, Heavy metal
Occupation = Drummer, Musician, Songwriter, Producer
Years_active = 1984 - present
Label = Baratos Afins(1984-1988), Rock Brigade(1987), WEA(1989-1994), Laser Company(1995-1997), Paradoxx Music(1997-1999 and 2003), Century Media (2005 - present days)
Associated_acts = Taffo, Ultraje a Rigor, Platina, Dr. Sin
URL = http://www.busicsbrothers.com.br/
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Ivan Busic Neto (born on February 15, 1967 in São Paulo, Brazil) is a Brazilian drummer who has worked with such bands as Dr. Sin, Ultraje a Rigor, Taffo, Supla and Eduardo Araújo. Almost all his works, he worked with his brother Andria.

Biography

Born on a musical family, since child Ivan always liked the career of his father, André Busic, who play in two jazz bands, who call "Traditional Jazz Band" and "Blue Gang". He always wanted to learn and therefore always folloied his father on the concerts, thus he gained influences of Jazz, Blues, Country and Rock.

With only 17 years old, he joined with his brother Andria (b/v), Daril Parisi(g) and former a rock band, that called "Prisma". Later, "Sergio Semam" joined on band, and the band changed the name to "Platina". In 1985 they released by Baratos Afins, their first album. After two years, the "Platina" dissolved.

In 1987, Ivan joined on a band who called "A Chave do Sol", with: Rubens Gióia (g), Roberto Cruz (g/v) e Luis "Tigueis" Antônio (b). They recorded the first album, who called "The Key". The vinyl contained on "side A", only musics in English, and on "side B" in portuguese, and was released by Rock Brigade Records.

After some time stopped, they decided return with "Platina", and in 1988, with another name: "Slogan" that soon after were changed to "Cherokee". With another formation, with Renato Nunes on the guitar, the album were released by "Baratos Afins" again. Soon after, "Cherokee" dissolved.

In 1989, Wander Taffo, one of the most famous brazilian guitarrist, invited the Busic Brothers, to record the album "Taffo", with specials participations of famous artists in Brazil, such as Herbert Vianna, Lulu Santos and Lobão. The cd were recorded at Nas Nuvens Studio(RJ) and mixed in Los Angeles (EUA). The cd were released by WEA in 1989. The band showed in many TV Programs and received many prizes.
In 1991 were released the 2nd album: "Rosa Branca" that did many success. "Taffo" was one of best and famous bands in Brazil of that time.

The band played in New York, on "Limelight" and "Cat Club", concerts that was recorded by American MTV and transmitted to many countries.In 1992 the Taffo's band were dissolved.

In 1993, the Busic Brothers meet Edu Ardanuy, and they were side men of the popularity Brazilian singer Supla, where they released the cd "Encoleirado" by Sony BMG. After many trips and shows, they leaft Supla and formed the Dr. Sin (band who they are in present days).

With Dr. Sin, Ivan played at many rock festivals, such as Hollywood Rock, Phillips Monsters of Rock, M2000 Summer Concerts, Skol Rock and Live n' Louder.

In 2007, Dr. Sin released the cd "Bravo" (Century Media/Dynamo Records), that is doing success in Brazil. The new CD (Bravo) will be released world-wide soon.

Currently, Ivan is considered one of the best drummers in Brazil.

Discography

* Platina - Platina (1986).
* The Key - A Chave do Sol (1987).
* Pegando Fogo - Cherokee (1988).
* Wander Taffo - Taffo (1989).
* Rosa Branca - Taffo (1991).
* Encoleirado - Supla (1992)
* Dr. Sin - Dr. Sin (1993)
* Brutal / Silent Scream - Dr. Sin (1995)
* Insinity - Dr. Sin (1997)
* Alive - Dr. Sin (1999)
* Dr. Sin II / Shadows of Light - Dr. Sin (2000)
* 10 Years Live (Cd/DvD) - Dr. Sin (2003)
* Listen to the Doctors - Dr. Sin (2005)
* Bravo - Dr. Sin (2007)

See also

* Dr. Sin.
* Taffo.
* Edu Ardanuy.
* Andria Busic.

External links

* [http://www.busicsbrothers.com.br/ Ivan and Andria Busic Website]
* [http://www.drsin.com.br/ Official Dr. Sin Website]
* [http://br.youtube.com/watch?v=qRj3TqyOcwE Ivan Busic solo (live Hollywood Rock 93)]