A51 was a Brazilian pop rock band active in the 1980s.
The band released five albums between 1985 and 1989, starting with a self-titled debut. Their live shows were known for being energetic, sometimes featuring acrobatics and pyrotechnics that drew criticism for being too theatrical. Some music critics dismissed their blend of pop and rock as too commercial.
A51's lineup included Marcos Pontes on lead vocals and guitar, Paulo Ricardo on lead guitar, Nilo Romero on bass, and Benê Ferreira on drums. They put out a live album in 1988 and their fifth studio album the following year before fading from the scene.
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