Renato Barros
Renato Barros | |
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| Born | Renato Cosme Vieira de Barros 27 September 1943 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil |
| Died | 28 July 2020 (aged 76) Rio de Janeiro, Brazil |
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| Occupations | Singer, composer, guitarist |
| Years active | 1958–2020 |
Renato Cosme Vieira de Barros (27 September 1943 — 28 July 2020)[1] was a Brazilian singer, composer, and guitarist, best known for his work as the lead vocalist, guitarist, and one of the founders of the band Renato e Seus Blue Caps.[2]
Among his compositions included "Devolva-me", initially recorded by Leno & Lílian and was made further successful by a re-recording by Adriana Calcanhotto.[3]
He was included in Rolling Stone Brasil’s 30 biggest Brazilian guitarist icons in 2012.[4]
Death
Barros died on 28 July 2020 in Rio de Janeiro at 76 years old due to a pulmonary infection.[5]
References
- ↑ "Morre Renato Barros". Extra. 28 July 2020. Retrieved 23 March 2026.
- ↑ Renato Barros. Dicionário Cravo Albin da Música Popular Brasileira.
- ↑ "Morre Renato Barros, líder do grupo Renato e Seus Blue Caps". Jornal Zero Hora. 28 July 2020. Retrieved 23 March 2026.
- ↑ Redação (14 February 2012). "Os 30 maiores ícones brasileiros da guitarra e do violão". Rolling Stone Brasil (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved 23 March 2026.
- ↑ "Morre vocalista da banda Renato e Seus Blue Caps, aos 76 anos". O Globo. 28 July 2020. Retrieved 23 March 2026.