Birth name Marcelo Augusto Bonfa Role Musician Also known as Bonfa Ex-spouse Isabela Garcia | Occupation(s) Musician Children Joao Pedro Bonfa Name Marcelo Bonfa | |
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Born January 30, 1965 (age 59) ( 1965-01-30 ) Origin Itapira, Sao Paulo, Brazil Genres Post-punk, alternative rock, folk rock, punk rock Instruments Drums, percussion, vocals, bass guitar Music group Legiao Urbana (1982 – 1996) Albums O Barco Alem do Sol, Que pais e este, A tempestade, Musica P/ Acampamentos, Dois Similar People Dado Villa‑Lobos, Renato Russo, Renato Rocha, Dinho Ouro Preto, Herbert Vianna Profiles | ||
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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 followed solo career, and has released three albums.
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Biography
Bonfá 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.
Bonfá played for the bands Blitz 64 and Dado e o Reino Animal (where he would meet future Legião Urbana member Dado Villa-Lobos) before forming Legião Urbana alongside Renato Russo in 1982. He stayed with Legião until its disestablishment in 1997.
In 2000, Bonfá released his first solo album, named O Barco Além do Sol (The Boat Beyond the Sun). 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.
With Legião Urbana
Solo albums
Songs
Pais e filhosAs Quatro Estações · 1989
Faroeste cabocloQue país é este · 1987
"Índios"Dois · 1986