Os Paralamas do Sucesso
Os Paralamas do Sucesso is one of Brazil's most important rock bands, known for blending rock with reggae, ska, and Latin rhythms. They've been a fixture of Brazilian music for decades.
Origins
Formed in Rio de Janeiro in 1977, the band settled into its enduring lineup in 1982 with Herbert Vianna, Bi Ribeiro, and João Barone.
The sound
Their early sound combined reggae and ska with rock, later enriched with horn arrangements and Latin rhythms into a vibrant, danceable style.
Legacy
Os Paralamas became one of the defining bands of Brazilian rock, hugely influential across Latin America.
Top songs
- 1
Meu Erro ★
O Passo Do Lui (Remastered) · 1984
- 2
Lanterna dos Afogados
Os Paralamas do Sucesso: 40 Anos - As Melhores · 2023
- 3
Alagados
Selvagem? (Remastered) · 1986
- 4
Óculos
O Passo Do Lui (Remastered) · 1984
- 5
Vital e Sua Moto
Cinema Mudo · 1983