Rui Veloso

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Rui Veloso in 2006, in Pavilhão Atlântico.
Rui Veloso in 2006, in Pavilhão Atlântico.

Rui Veloso, CavIH (born in 1957,Lisbon), is a Portuguese rock singer and musician. Regarded as the "father of Portuguese rock", this composer and interpreter had a great impact on the Portuguese music scene with the record Ar de Rock (April 1980).

Songs such as Chico Fininho and A Rapariguinha do Shopping were instant classics in the 1980s. His lyrics, normally written by Carlos Tê, are strongly influenced by the Porto culture. An unconditional lover of the blues, he has played with B.B. King, being also fascinated by Jimi Hendrix. He became one of the most productive and renowned Portuguese musicians, as his discography clearly shows today.

[edit] Discography

  • 1980 - Ar de Rock
  • 1982 - Fora de Moda
  • 1983 - Guardador de Margens
  • 1986 - Rui Veloso
  • 1988 - Ao Vivo (live)
  • 1990 - Mingos & Os Samurais
  • 1992 - O Auto da Pimenta
  • 1995 - Lado Lunar
  • 1998 - Avenidas
  • 2000 - O Melhor de Rui Veloso (double album)
  • 2003 - O Concerto Acústico (live)
  • 2005 - A Espuma das Canções (bonus DVD)
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