Jack Jeans formed in the early 1980s with brothers Ricardo and Fred Bonfá on guitars and vocals, plus Marcelo Diniz on bass. They came up during a period of political and cultural change in Brazil, and their sound pulled from punk and rock acts like The Clash and The Ramones, mixed with Brazilian rhythms.
Their debut album came out in 1985, and it included the song "Ei, Garoto!" The track's catchy melody and raw energy connected with listeners, turning it into something of an anthem.
In 1987, the group was in a car accident that killed their sound engineer. The loss hit them hard, and they had trouble finding their way back afterward. They kept making music, but that period was difficult.
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