Capim Maluco started in Rio de Janeiro in the late 1970s, with Sérgio Ricardo on vocals and guitar, Arnaldo Brandão on bass, and Luiz Henrique on drums. They put out albums like 'Capim Maluco' in 1979, 'Tô Legal' in 1980, and 'O Que É Bom Para Você' in 1984. Their sound had an experimental edge, and songs like 'As Moscas' and 'Astronauta' showed a willingness to push things lyrically and musically.
Their lyrics often touched on topics like drug use and social inequality, which didn't always sit well with authorities. That song, along with others like 'Bons Amigos', became a kind of anthem for listeners who felt sidelined by mainstream Brazilian society at the time.
A documentary about the band, 'Capim Maluco: História de uma Banda Legal', came out in 2006. It looked back at their recordings and the stir they caused, without trying to tidy everything up into a neat legacy story.
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