Legião Urbana was a Brazilian rock band formed in 1982 in Brasília, Distrito Federal. The band primarily consisted of Renato Russo, Dado Villa-Lobos and Marcelo Bonfá. In its earlier days, Legião Urbana also had a full-time bassist, Renato Rocha, but he left the band due to creative divergences. While Legião Urbana disbanded officially in 1996, after frontman Renato Russo's death, it is one of the most famous Brazilian rock bands, alongside Os Paralamas do Sucesso, Titãs and Barão Vermelho.
| Origin | Brasília, DF, Brazil |
| Genres | Post-punk, art rock, folk rock |
| Years active | 1982–1996 |
| Labels | EMI |
| Associated acts | Aborto Elétrico, Capital Inicial, Dado e o Reino Animal, Solana Star |
| Past members | Renato Russo, Dado Villa-Lobos, Marcelo Bonfá, Renato Rocha, Eduardo Paraná, Ico Ouro Preto, Paulo Paulista |
About Legião Urbana
Brazilian rock outfit formed in Distrito Federal in the early 1980s. They were considered to be one of the most famous Brazilian bands prior to their dissolution in 1996 after the death of the lead singer.
Achievement of Legião Urbana
Their music was distributed by the label EMI. They released they 8th and final studio album Uma Outra Estação in 1997.
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Latest information about Legião Urbana updated on December 10 2021.
