Renato Rocha (bassist)
Brazilian bassist and songwriter (1961–2015) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
This article is about the late Legião Urbana bassist. For the Detonautas Roque Clube guitarist, see Renato Rocha (guitarist).
Renato da Silva Rocha (May 27, 1961 – February 22, 2015), affectionately known as Billy or Negrete by his close friends, was a Brazilian musician and songwriter famous for being the bassist of influential rock band Legião Urbana from 1984 until 1989.[1] He helped to compose some of the band's most memorable songs, such as "Angra dos Reis", "Acrilic on Canvas", "Quase sem Querer" and "Daniel na Cova dos Leões".[2]
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Renato Rocha | |
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Birth name | Renato da Silva Rocha |
Also known as | Billy Negrete |
Born | (1961-05-27)May 27, 1961 Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil |
Died | February 22, 2015(2015-02-22) (aged 53) Guarujá, São Paulo, Brazil |
Genres | Rock, punk rock, alternative rock, post-punk |
Occupation(s) | Musician, songwriter |
Instrument(s) | Bass guitar |
Years active | Late 1970s – late 1990s |
Labels | EMI |
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