Zetrex formed in São Paulo in 1997 with João Ricardo on vocals and guitar, Marcos Vinícius on bass, João Fernando on drums, and Ricardo Fogaça on guitar. Their debut album 'Nada Mais' came out in 1999, and the 2001 follow-up 'Deixa-me Ser' gave them their breakthrough hit with the title track.
That song 'Deixa-me Ser' became a radio staple in Brazil, along with tracks like 'Escapar' and 'Eu Não Posso Mais.' Their lyrics often dealt with personal freedom and frustration, which connected with younger listeners at the time.
They kept recording through the 2000s and 2010s, putting out albums like 'Por Um Fio' in 2003 and 'Zetrex' in 2019. The band's straightforward rock sound and Ricardo's direct vocal delivery remained consistent across their work.
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