Heróis de Barro

Heróis de Barro was a Brazilian rock band active in the 1980s. Their song 'A Vida' became particularly well-known, speaking to the experiences of ordinary people during a politically tense period in the country. The band's music often carried a raw, direct energy that connected with listeners.

They released several albums, including 'Caminhos do Sul' in 1983 and 'Rádio Pirata' in 1985. Other songs like 'Brasileiros' and 'Carro Bomba' continued in a similar vein of straightforward rock with pointed lyrics. The group's lineup featured Guto Goffi on vocals, Renato Rocketh on bass, and Leoni on guitar.

Their performances and material sometimes ran into trouble with authorities under Brazil's censorship laws at the time. This context gave their work an added layer of meaning for many fans, though the music itself, songs like 'Cansado' and 'Essa É a Hora', stood on its own as simple, forceful rock.