Raimundos is a Brazilian
punk/
hardcore band formed in 1987 by Digão and
Rodolfo Abrantes, in
BrasÃlia,
Distrito Federal. They had with major influences from 1980s punk bands, especially
Ramones
The Ramones were an American punk rock band that formed in the New York City neighborhood of Forest Hills, Queens, in 1974. They are often cited as the first true punk rock group. Despite achieving a limited commercial appeal in the United ...
, from which their name is a play of. Raimundos went on to achieve major success and become one of the most influential rock bands of Brazil in the 1990s, with multiple gold records and a double platinum achievement on their MTV live album. The band's prominence decreased significantly with the exit of vocalist Abrantes to focus on religious activities.
The name of the band alludes and ironically refers to the proper name Raimundo, as it was one of the most common male first names of persons from the Northeast region of Brazil,
while also being a local-flavored homage to the
Ramones
The Ramones were an American punk rock band that formed in the New York City neighborhood of Forest Hills, Queens, in 1974. They are often cited as the first true punk rock group. Despite achieving a limited commercial appeal in the United ...
.
Singer
João Gordo of
Ratos de Porão participated on their first album ''
Raimundos'' (1994) providing backing vocals on the song "MM's", while vocalist
Derrick Green of
Sepultura participated on their album ''Kavookavala''.
Members
Current members
* Digão:
lead vocals
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(2001–present),
lead guitar (1992 - present),
backing vocals (1992 - 2001),
drums
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(1987 - 1990)
* Marquim:
rhythm guitar
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, lead guitar, backing vocals (2001–present)
* Canisso:
bass guitar, backing vocals (1987 - 2002, 2007–present)
* Caio: drums (2007–present)
Past members
*
Rodolfo Abrantes: lead vocals, rhythm guitar,
percussion (1987 - 2001)
* Fred: drums (1992 - 2007)
* Alf: bass guitar (2002 - 2007)
Discography
Demos
* (1993) ''Raimundos''
Studio albums
* (1994) ''
Raimundos''
* (1995) ''
Lavô Tá Novo''
* (1996) ''
Cesta Básica''
* (1997) ''
Lapadas do Povo''
* (1999) ''
Só no Forévis''
* (2001) ''
Éramos Quatro''
* (2002) ''Kavookavala''
* (2014) ''Cantigas de Roda''
Live albums
* (2000) ''MTV ao Vivo: Raimundos''
* (2011) ''Roda Viva''
* (2014) ''Cantigas de Garagem''
* (2017) ''Raimundos Acústico''
Extended plays
* (2005) ''Pt qQ cOisAh''
Compilation albums
* (2005) ''Mais MTV Raimundos''
References
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Brazilian punk rock groups
Brazilian hardcore punk groups
Alternative metal musical groups
Musical groups established in 1987
Warner Music Group artists
Musicians from BrasÃlia
1987 establishments in Brazil