The Wally's formed in Santos in 1988 with Renato "Nando" Rocha on vocals and rhythm guitar, Carlos "Kem" Valduga on lead guitar, Ricardo "Rico" Buarque on bass, and Marcus "Marcão" Alves on drums. They built a following around their hometown before releasing their debut album "Chega Mais" in 1994.
That album's lead single "Hoje À Noite Vai Ser Boa (Versão 2)" became a national hit in Brazil, with its upbeat rhythm and catchy chorus. They followed it with albums like "Wallygator" in 1996 and "100% (Ao Vivo)" in 1998, and their energetic live shows drew large crowds.
In 1997 they had a legal dispute with their former record label, and in 2001 Renato Rocha was arrested for cocaine possession, which led to a temporary hiatus. They kept recording through the early 2000s with albums like "Wally Pop" in 2000 and "Reinicia" in 2004, and songs like "Onze e Cinquenta" and "Yeah Yeah" remained popular with their fans.
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