Charlie Brown Jr.
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| Background information | |
| Origin | Santos, São Paulo, Brazil |
| Genres | Skate punk, rap rock, funk rock, ska rock, reggae rock, alternative rock, pop rock |
| Years active | 1992–2013 |
| Labels | EMI Virgin Records Sony Music |
| Associated acts | A Banca, O Rappa, Planet Hemp, Raimundos, Marcelo D2, Chico Science e Nação Zumbi, Marcelo Nova, CPM 22 |
| Website | charliebrownjr.uol.com.br |
| Members | Chorão (deceased) Marcão Champignon (deceased) Thiago Castanho Bruno Graveto |
| Past members | Renato Pelado Pingüim Heitor Gomes |
Charlie Brown Jr. was a Brazilian rock band, from the city of Santos, São Paulo, whose main influences were Sublime, Bad Brains, 311, Suicidal Tendencies, Rage Against the Machine, Blink-182 and Red Hot Chili Peppers.
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History
When Chorão came to Santos at seventeen (after a difficult and somewhat traumatic childhood) he already had a strong interest in skateboarding and rock music. From time to time he would stand in for a singer of a local rock band when the guy had to go to the bathroom during a show. A musician in another saw Chorão performing during these bathroom breaks and invited him to join his band. When the band's bass player quit, Chorão found Champignon, who was then twelve. Later on, Chorão decided to start his own band, and invited Champignon and Pelado (Chorão's friend from another local band), and then Marcão and Thiago (a 5th member). The band would continue to have shows in the city without an official name until Chorão crashed his car into a coconut shack that was named "Charlie Brown". And the "Jr", because they are children of new rock generations with Red Hot Chili Peppers and Raimundos .
Producer Rick Bonadio, whom Champignon knew, invited them to make a demo tape and he liked what he heard, and they were soon picked up by Virgin Records. In 1997, they released the debut album Transpiração Contínua Prolongada ("Continuous, Long Transpiration", a reference to hard work). Well received by the public, it remains as their biggest hit to date, and CBJ won a VMB (the Brazilian VMAs) in the Breakthrough Artist category. In April 2005 members Champignon, Marcão, and Pelado decided to leave the band, alleging 'artistic differences'. They were soon replaced by Heitor Vilela Gomes (currently on CPM 22) on bass, Pingüim on drums and beat box, and former band member Thiago Castanho, who returned to play guitar. This new Charlie Brown Jr. formation is toured throughout Brazil and around some cities in the United States in July[citation needed]. On March 6, 2013, Chorão, lead vocals was found dead in his apartment. His driver found him unconscious and immediately called for an ambulance. Once it arrived, paramedics pronounced him dead at the scene. The cause of death was reported as an overdose of cocaine.[1] Six months later, another member of the group, Champignon, was found dead in his apartment. In September 9, he was found dead, with a shot in his mouth. It is currently being investigated if Champignon committed suicide.[2]
Death and Legacy
After Chorão's death, many local and international celebrities and media outlets paid their respects and shared their tributes. These celebrities include former lead singer of the band Guns n' Roses, Axl Rose and brazillian musicians and artists.
Last formation
- Chorão (Alexandre Magno Abrão) - lead vocals (1992–2013)
- Champignon (Luiz Carlos Leão Duarte Junior) - bass guitar, backing vocals (1992–2005, 2011–2013)
- Thiago Castanho - lead guitar (1993–2001, 2005–2013)
- Marcão (Marco Antônio Valentim Britto Júnior) - rhythm guitar (1992–2005, 2011–2013)
- Bruno Graveto - drums (2008–2013)
Former members
- Renato Pelado (Renato Perez Barrio) - drums (1994–2005)
- Pinguim (André Luís Ruas) - drums (2005–2008)
- Heitor Gomes - bass guitar (2005–2011)
Lineups
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| 2001–2005 |
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| 2005–2008 |
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| 2008–2011 |
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| 2011–2013 (Final lineup) |
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Discography
Studio albums
- 1997 - Transpiração Contínua Prolongada
- 1999 - Preço Curto... Prazo Longo
- 2000 - Nadando Com Os Tubarões
- 2001 - 100% Charlie Brown Jr. (Abalando a sua Fábrica)
- 2002 - Bocas Ordinárias
- 2004 - Tâmo Aí Na atividade
- 2005 - Imunidade Musical
- 2007 - Ritmo, Ritual e Responsa
- 2009 - Camisa 10 (Joga Bola Até Na Chuva)
- 2013 - La Familia 013
Live albums
- 2002 - Ao Vivo Luau MTV
- 2003 - Acústico MTV (MTV Unplugged)
- 2011 - Música Popular Caiçara
Compilations
- 2008 - Perfil Charlie Brown Jr.
DVD albums
- 2002 - Charlie Brown Jr. Ao Vivo
- 2003 - Acústico MTV Charlie Brown Jr.
- 2004 - Na Estrada
- 2005 - Skate Vibration
- 2012 - Música Popular Caiçara
