Nação 12 formed in the early 1980s in Rio de Janeiro with Sérgio "Serginho" Ferreira on vocals, Carlos "Carlinhos" Dias on bass, and Ricardo "Demônio" Dias on guitar. Their music pulled from punk, reggae, and samba, with lyrics that often spoke to political and social issues. In 1982, they recorded their debut single "Em Dezembro de 81," which became an anthem for many young Brazilians.
That song's success put Nação 12 in the national spotlight. They released several albums through the 1980s and early 1990s, including "Crítica e Imanência" in 1983 and "Sangue de Bairro" in 1993. Other songs like "Insanidade Na Arquibancada" and "Ser Flamengo É Um Carnaval" became part of their catalog.
Over time, the band added members like drummer Luis Fernando "Pinguim" and saxophonist Jairo "Jairão" Pereira. Their outspoken stance sometimes drew criticism from authorities, but they kept playing and recording through that period.
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