Up Date formed in Rio de Janeiro in 1984 around Fábio Júnior and Max Vianna. Their early albums like 'Samba Rock' and 'A Noite' mixed pop, rock, and Brazilian folk elements. The 1987 single 'Tarde Demais' became one of their most recognizable songs, though its success came with plagiarism accusations that the band disputed.
They kept recording through the late 80s and 90s with albums like 'Nostalgia' and 'Canções de Amor.' Other songs in their catalog include 'Algum Lugar' and 'Cada Coisa No Seu Lugar.' Fábio Júnior handled vocals while Max Vianna wrote much of the material and played guitar.
Up Date's sound drew from various Brazilian traditions alongside contemporary pop and rock. They remained active into the 2000s, releasing 'Essência' in 2000 and continuing to perform.
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