Dado Villa Lobos
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Dado Villa Lobos

Dado Villa-Lobos was born in Rio de Janeiro and became known as the guitarist for Legião Urbana, a band that formed in the mid-1980s with Renato Russo and...

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Dado Villa-Lobos, guitarist for Legião Urbana and solo artist

A key figure in Brazilian rock, from the band's social anthems to his own reflective songs.

For a sense of his range, listen to Legião Urbana's 'Que País É Este' alongside his own 'O Colapso'. They show the shift from collective urgency to quieter, individual reflection.

As the guitarist for Legião Urbana, he helped shape the sound of albums like 'Dois' and 'Que País É Este' during Brazil's social shifts in the 1980s. His solo work, including songs like 'Sonho de Menino', turned inward with a more personal touch. He's kept that connection alive through tribute shows and steady recording, like on 'Jardim de Cactus' in 2015.

He started with Legião Urbana in the mid-1980s, playing on their defining records until the band ended in 1996. After that, he moved into solo albums, beginning with his self-titled release in 2003 and continuing through projects like 'O Som do Vento' in 2006. In 2019, he returned to the band's music for tribute performances with Marcelo Bonfá.

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Dado Villa-Lobos was born in Rio de Janeiro and became known as the guitarist for Legião Urbana, a band that formed in the mid-1980s with Renato Russo and Marcelo Bonfá. Their albums like 'Dois' and 'Que País É Este' connected with Brazilian listeners during a period of social change. After the band ended in 1996, Villa-Lobos started releasing solo work, including his self-titled album in 2003.

His solo material includes songs like 'O Colapso' and 'Sonho de Menino', which reflect a more personal approach than his earlier band work. In 2019, he performed tribute shows with Bonfá to Legião Urbana's music. Villa-Lobos has continued recording, with albums such as 'O Som do Vento' in 2006 and 'Jardim de Cactus' in 2015.

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