Marcelo Augusto Bonfá (born January 30, 1965), also known simply as Bonfá, is a Brazilian musician. Famous for being the drummer of Brazilian rock band Legião Urbana, after its disbanding he pursued a solo career, and has released three albums.
Marcelo Bonfá | |
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 Marcelo Bonfá with Legião Urbana in May 2012. | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Marcelo Augusto Bonfá |
| Also known as | Bonfá |
| Born | January 30, 1965 |
| Origin | Itapira, São Paulo, Brazil |
| Genres | Post-punk, alternative rock, folk rock, punk rock |
| Occupation | Musician |
| Instrument(s) | Drums, percussion, vocals, bass guitar |
| Years active | Late 1970s–present |
| Labels | EMI-Odeon and Trama Records |
| Website | www |
Biography
editBonfá was born in the city of Itapira, in the State of São Paulo, on January 30, 1965. His father was an employee of the Banco do Brasil, and in 1977, Bonfá's family moved to Brasília.[1]
Bonfá played for the bands Blitz 64 and Dado e o Reino Animal (where he would meet future Legião Urbana member Dado Villa-Lobos)[2] before forming Legião Urbana alongside Renato Russo in 1982.[3] He stayed with Legião until its disestablishment in 1996.[4]
In 2000, Bonfá released his first solo album, named O Barco Além do Sol (The Boat Beyond the Sun).[5] It would be followed by 2004's Bonfá + Videotracks and 2007's Mobile.
In 1988, Bonfá had a son with actress Isabela Garcia, named João Pedro Bonfá, also a musician.
In 2012 he formed the band Bonfá e Os Corações Perfeitos, releasing two songs via his official website.[6]
Discography
editWith Legião Urbana
edit- Legião Urbana (1985)
- Dois (1986)
- Que País É Este (1987)
- As Quatro Estações (1989)
- V (1991)
- Música P/ Acampamentos (1992)
- O Descobrimento do Brasil (1993)
- A Tempestade, ou O Livro dos Dias (1996)
- Uma Outra Estação (1997)
- Mais do Mesmo (1998)
- Acústico MTV (1999)
- Como é Que Se Diz Eu te Amo (2001)
- As Quatro Estações ao Vivo (2004)
Solo albums
edit- O Barco Além do Sol (2000)
- Bonfá + Videotracks (2004)
- Mobile (2007)
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ Dapieve, Arthur. Renato Russo: o trovador solitário. Rio de Janeiro: Relume-Dumará, 2000. p. 49.
- ^ Marcelo, Carlos. Renato Russo : o filho da revolução. Rio de Janeiro : Agir, 2009. p. 232.
- ^ Dapieve, p. 50-54
- ^ "Folha de S.Paulo - Integrantes da Legião Urbana anunciam o final da banda - 23/10/1996".
- ^ "Entrevistas: Marcelo Bonfá: Bateria e poesia desde os anos 80 - Batera.com.br". Archived from the original on September 29, 2018. Retrieved September 28, 2018.
- ^ "Megaphone|Entrevista: Marcelo Bonfá, um itapirense no Legião Urbana". www.portalmegaphone.com.br. Archived from the original on September 29, 2014. Retrieved May 22, 2022.