Raimundos

Raimundos is a Brazilian punk/hardcore band. They have major influences of 1980s punk bands, especially Ramones. The band was formed in Brasilia, in 1987 by Digão and Rodolfo Abrantes. The vocalist Derrick Green of Sepultura participated on their CD Kavookavala and João Gordo of Ratos de Porão participated on their first album Raimundos (1994) providing backing vocals on the song MM's. The name of the band refers to one of its biggest influences, Ramones, being also one of the most common male first names in Brazilian northeast region.

Members

Current Members

• Digão - lead vocals (2001-present), lead guitar (1992–present), backing vocals (1992-2001), drums (1987-1990)
• Marquim - rhythm guitar, 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

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
• (2011) Roda Viva
• (2014) Cantigas de Garagem
• (2017) Acústico

Extended Plays

• (2005) Pt qQ cOisAh - Read "Ponto Qualquer Coisa" (or "Dot Whatever") and was only released online.

Compilation albums

• (2001) Warner 25 anos
• (2005) Mais MTV Raimundos
• (2006) Warner 30 anos
• (2007) Nova Série

Demos

• (1993) Raimundos (Fita Demo)

References