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| Paralamas do Sucesso | |
|---|---|
| Name | Paralamas do Sucesso |
| Background | group_or_band |
| Origin | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil |
| Years active | 1977–present |
| Genre | Rock, Reggae, Ska, Pop rock |
| Labels | EMI, Universal, Som Livre |
Paralamas do Sucesso is a Brazilian rock band formed in Rio de Janeiro that blended rock, reggae, ska, and pop to become one of Latin America's most influential acts, emerging alongside contemporaries in the 1980s Brazilian music scene. The group achieved mainstream success with albums and singles that charted in Brazil and toured internationally, collaborating with artists and appearing at festivals that connected them to broader Latin American and global popular music networks.
Formed in Rio de Janeiro with early performances in nightclubs near Copacabana and Ipanema, the band's origins coincided with the rise of Brazilian rock movements linked to venues like Circo Voador and festivals such as Rock in Rio, while members interacted with musicians from Barão Vermelho, Legião Urbana, and Titãs. Their breakthrough in the 1980s followed releases on labels associated with EMI Brasil and appearances on television programs alongside presenters from Rede Globo and critics in publications like Folha de S.Paulo and O Globo, leading to nationwide tours and international dates in countries including Argentina, Portugal, and the United States. Throughout the 1990s and 2000s the band adapted to changes in the recording industry involving companies like Sony Music, Universal Music Group, and independent distributors, while collaborating with artists from Caetano Veloso, Gilberto Gil, to international acts such as Bob Dylan covers during special projects. The band's chronology includes lineup adjustments, health challenges treated in hospitals linked to Hospital das Clínicas and rehabilitation drawn from networks including Fundação Oswaldo Cruz, and comeback albums promoted at venues such as Teatro Municipal (Rio de Janeiro) and festivals like Lollapalooza Brasil.
Their sound synthesizes elements from Jamaican reggae traditions, British post-punk and new wave currents, and Brazilian popular music streams from artists associated with Tropicália and MPB, drawing influence from groups and figures including The Police, Bob Marley, The Clash, Talking Heads, Gilberto Gil, and Caetano Veloso. Production collaborators have worked in studios connected to producers who recorded acts like Os Paralamas do Sucesso (note: band name not linked), engineers who mixed for U2, and arrangers affiliated with orchestras such as the Orquestra Sinfônica Brasileira for special performances. Their repertoire incorporates rhythmic patterns from ska ensembles, melodic approaches akin to pop rock bands, and lyrical themes paralleling contemporaries like Legião Urbana and Cazuza, reflecting urban life in neighborhoods like Lapa and Copacabana as well as political currents tied to events such as the transition from military rule following the Brazilian military dictatorship.
Core membership historically comprised musicians who worked with session players from studios connected to labels including EMI Brasil and Som Livre; primary figures performed alongside guest artists from bands such as Titãs, Barão Vermelho, Los Fabulosos Cadillacs, Skank, and soloists like Djavan. Touring lineups featured instrumentalists associated with orchestras and ensembles from institutions like the Theatro Municipal (São Paulo), while production teams included sound engineers who collaborated with acts signed to Warner Music Group and Sony Music. Over time personnel exchanges involved musicians active in scenes around Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo, and Belo Horizonte, with replacements drawn from groups like Planet Hemp and session circuits that supplied players to festivals including Festival de Inverno de Garanhuns.
Studio albums, live recordings, and compilations were released across labels such as EMI Brasil, Universal Music Group, and Som Livre, with notable records promoted during appearances at Rock in Rio, Festival de Benicàssim-style events in Europe, and television specials on Rede Globo. Their catalog was distributed in markets including Argentina, Portugal, Spain, and the United States, and reissued in remastered editions by companies linked to Universal Music. Collaborations on albums included guest contributions from artists like Caetano Veloso, Gilberto Gil, Rubén Albarrán, and members of Los Fabulosos Cadillacs.
The band received accolades from institutions such as the Latin Grammy Awards and Brazilian award bodies affiliated with media outlets like MTV Brasil and magazines such as Rolling Stone (Brazilian edition), and they were recognized by cultural councils in municipalities including Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo for contributions to Brazilian popular music. Honors included nominations and wins at national music award ceremonies associated with record labels like EMI and broadcasting corporations like Rede Globo that featured tribute specials alongside performers from Legião Urbana, Titãs, and Barão Vermelho.
Their influence spans generations of Brazilian and Latin American musicians across genres, inspiring artists in scenes from São Paulo to Buenos Aires and festivals such as Lollapalooza Argentina, and prompting cover versions by acts like Skank, Los Fabulosos Cadillacs, and soloists from MPB. Academics at institutions including the Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro and cultural programs at museums such as the Museu da Imagem e do Som (São Paulo) have curated retrospectives connecting the band's work to broader movements including Tropicália and Brazilian rock historiography, while their songs continue to appear in soundtracks for films screened at festivals like Festival de Gramado and series broadcast on networks such as Rede Globo.
Category:Brazilian rock music groups Category:Musical groups from Rio de Janeiro (city)