Renato Russo Musical artist

Renato Russo (born Renato Manfredini, Jr., March 27, 1960 – October 11, 1996) was a Brazilian singer and songwriter. His first band was a punk rock band called "Aborto Elétrico" (Electric Abortion). The band then broke up and split in two different ones: "Capital Inicial" and "Legião Urbana". He was the formal founder and leader of Legião Urbana.

Personal facts

Birth date	March 27, 1960
Birth place	Brazil , Rio de Janeiro
Date of death	October 11, 1996
Place of death	Brazil , Rio de Janeiro

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Musical artist

Career started	1978
Career ended	1996
associated musical artist	Legião Urbana Aborto Elétrico
Background	Solo singer
genre	Punk rock Alternative rock Folk rock Post-punk
instrument	Bass guitar Guitar Keyboard instrument Singing
record label	EMI