Marcelo Bonfá
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Marcelo Augusto Bonfá also known simply as Bonfá, is a Brazil
ian 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.
, 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.
Brazil
Brazil , officially the Federative Republic of Brazil , is the largest country in South America. It is the world's fifth largest country, both by geographical area and by population with over 192 million people...
ian musician. Famous for being the drummer
Drummer
A drummer is a musician who is capable of playing drums, which includes but is not limited to a drum kit and accessory based hardware which includes an assortment of pedals and standing support mechanisms, marching percussion and/or any musical instrument that is struck within the context of a...
of the famous rock band Legião Urbana
Legião Urbana
Legião Urbana were a Brazilian rock band formed in 1982 in Brasília, Distrito Federal. The band primarily consisted of Renato Russo , Dado Villa-Lobos and Marcelo Bonfá...
, after its disestablishment he started to follow solo career, releasing three albums as of yet.
Biography
Bonfá was born in the city of ItapiraItapira
Itapira is a municipality in the state of São Paulo in Brazil. Its population in 2004 was 66,861 and the area is 518.89 km². The elevation is 643 m...
, in the State of São Paulo
São Paulo (state)
São Paulo is a state in Brazil. It is the major industrial and economic powerhouse of the Brazilian economy. Named after Saint Paul, São Paulo has the largest population, industrial complex, and economic production in the country. It is the richest state in Brazil...
, on January 30, 1965. His father was a employee of the Banco do Brasil
Banco do Brasil
Banco do Brasil S.A. is the largest Brazilian and Latin American bank by assets, and the third by market value. The bank, headquartered in Brasília, was founded in 1808 and is the oldest active bank in Brazil — and one of the oldest financial institutions in the world.Banco do Brasil is controlled...
, and in 1977, Bonfá's family moved to Brasília
Brasília
Brasília is the capital city of Brazil. The name is commonly spelled Brasilia in English. The city and its District are located in the Central-West region of the country, along a plateau known as Planalto Central. It has a population of about 2,557,000 as of the 2008 IBGE estimate, making it the...
.
Bonfá played for the bands Blitz 64 and Dado e o Reino Animal (where he would meet future Legião Urbana member Dado Villa-Lobos
Dado Villa-Lobos
Dado Villa-Lobos is a Brazilian musician, best known as the ex-guitarist of post-punk band Legião Urbana. Along with singer Renato Russo and drummer Marcelo Bonfá, he was one of the founding members of that band, who formed in Brasilia in 1982...
) before forming Legião Urbana
Legião Urbana
Legião Urbana were a Brazilian rock band formed in 1982 in Brasília, Distrito Federal. The band primarily consisted of Renato Russo , Dado Villa-Lobos and Marcelo Bonfá...
alongside Renato Russo
Renato Russo
Renato Russo was a Brazilian singer and songwriter. His first band was a punk rock band called "Aborto Elétrico" . The band then broke up and split in two different ones: "Capital Inicial" and "Legião Urbana"...
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.
With Legião Urbana
- Legião UrbanaLegião Urbana (album)-Personnel:Legião Urbana* Dado Villa-Lobos: electric guitar, classical guitar, sound effects* Renato Rocha: electric bass* Renato Russo: vocals, classical guitar, keyboards* Marcelo Bonfá: drums, percussion, glockenspiel...
(19851985 in musicThis is a list of notable events in music that took place in the year 1985.-January–March:*January 1 - The newest music video channel, VH-1, debuts on American cable. It is aimed at an older demographic than its sister station, MTV...
) - DoisDois (album)Dois is the second studio album by Brazilian rock band Legião Urbana. It was released in July 1986.-Release history:...
(19861986 in musicThis is a list of notable events in music that took place in the year 1986.-January-June:*January 23 – The first induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame takes place...
) - Que País É Este (19871987 in musicThis is a list of notable events in music that took place in the year 1987.See also:Record labels established in 1987-January-February:*January 3 – Aretha Franklin becomes the first woman inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame...
) - As Quatro EstaçõesAs Quatro EstaçõesAs Quatro Estações is the fourth studio album by Brazilian rock band Legião Urbana. It was released on October 26, 1989...
(19891989 in musicThis is a list of notable events in music that took place in the year 1989.-Events:*January 14 – Paul McCartney releases Снова в СССР exclusively in the USSR...
) - VV (Legião Urbana album)V is the fifth studio album by the Brazilian rock band Legião Urbana. It was released in December 15, 1991.-History:The album reflects two situations: the economic crisis Brazil suffered during Fernando Collor de Mello's government and Renato Russo's drug dependence. In 1991, Russo discovered he...
(19911991 in musicSee also:* 1991 in music Record labels established in 1991-Summary:The year 1991 is the year that grunge music made its popular breakthrough. Nirvana's Nevermind, led by the surprise hit single "Smells Like Teen Spirit", becomes the most popular U.S. album of the year...
) - Música P/ AcampamentosMúsica P/ AcampamentosMúsica P/ Acampamentos is a double-disc compilation album by Brazilian rock band Legião Urbana. It was released in 1992. It features live and acoustic songs performed for radio, television and shows between 1986 and 1992...
(19921992 in musicThis is a list of notable events in music that took place in the year 1992.-January–February:*January 11**Nirvana's Nevermind album goes to #1 in the US Billboard 200 chart, establishing the widespread popularity of the Grunge movement of the 1990s....
) - O Descobrimento do BrasilO Descobrimento do Brasil (album)-Covers:Argentinian punk rock band Attaque 77 made a cover of "Perfeição". They also made a cover of Legião's "Fábrica", of the album Dois.-Trivia:* Renato Russo said in 1994 that he considered the track "Giz" his masterpiece....
(19931993 in musicThis is a summary of significant events in music in 1993.-January–February:*January 8 – The U.S. Postal Service issues an Elvis Presley stamp. The design was voted on in February 1992....
) - A Tempestade, ou O Livro dos Dias (19961996 in musicThis is a list of notable events in music that took place in the year 1996.-January:* January – At the trial of two American teenagers, Nicholaus McDonald and Brian Bassett, for the murder of Bassett's parents and young brother, defense lawyers attempt to lay the blame for the murders on the fact...
) - Uma Outra EstaçãoUma Outra Estação-Trivia:* "Clarisse" is based on the life of Christiane F., and Renato Russo himself decided to not include it on A Tempestade, ou O Livro dos Dias, for he considered it too sad and depressing....
(19971997 in musicThis is a list of notable events in music that took place in the year 1997.-January:*January 9 – David Bowie performs his 50th Birthday Bash concert at Madison Square Garden, New York City, USA with guests Frank Black, The Foo Fighters, Sonic Youth, Robert Smith of The Cure, Lou Reed, and Billy...
) - Mais do MesmoMais do MesmoMais do Mesmo is the second compilation album by Brazilian rock band Legião Urbana. It was released in 1998 after Renato Russo's death and the subsequent end of the band...
(19981998 in musicThis is a list of notable events in music that took place in the year 1998.-Events:*January 28 – "Weird Al" Yankovic gets LASIK surgery to cure his myopia...
) - Acústico MTV (19991999 in music-Events:*January 7**After eight years of marriage, Rod Stewart and supermodel wife Rachel Hunter announce their separation.**Paul McCartney attends the first of his stepdaughter Heather's first housewares collection in Georgia....
) - Como é Que Se Diz Eu te AmoComo é Que Se Diz Eu te AmoComo É que Se Diz Eu Te Amo is the second live album by Brazilian rock band Legião Urbana, released in 2001. It is the fourth posthumous album by the band after Renato Russo's death in 1996....
(20012001 in musicSee also:* 2001 in music Record labels established in 2001-Events:*January 1**Comeback of Guns N' Roses in House of Blues**Hum disbands.*January 17 – Bass player Jason Newsted leaves Metallica after 14 years with the band....
) - As Quatro Estações ao VivoAs Quatro Estações ao VivoAs Quatro Estações ao Vivo is the third live album by Brazilian rock band Legião Urbana, released in 2004. It is the fifth and last posthumous album by the band after Renato Russo's death in 1996....
(20042004 in musicSee also:* 2004 in music Record labels established in 2004-January:*January 1**The Vienna New Year's Concert is conducted by Riccardo Muti.**Kurt Nilsen wins World Idol....
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Solo albums
- O Barco Além do Sol (20002000 in musicSee also:* 2000 in music Record labels established in 2000-Events:*January – Gary Glitter is released from jail, two months before his sentence for sexual offences ends.*January 1**John Tavener is knighted in the New Year's Honours List....
) - Bonfá + Videotracks (20042004 in musicSee also:* 2004 in music Record labels established in 2004-January:*January 1**The Vienna New Year's Concert is conducted by Riccardo Muti.**Kurt Nilsen wins World Idol....
) - Mobile (20072007 in musicThis is a list of notable events in music that took place in the year 2007.-January:*January 1 - George Shearing is knighted for services to music in the Queen's New Year Honours List. Evelyn Glennie becomes a Dame...
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