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Erasmo Carlos | |
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Background information | |
Birth name | Erasmo Esteves |
Born | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | 5 June 1941
Died | 22 November 2022 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | (aged 81)
Genres | |
Occupation(s) | Singer-songwriter, actor |
Instrument(s) | Singer, guitar |
Years active | 1958–2022 |
Erasmo Carlos (born Erasmo Esteves; 5 June 1941 – 22 November 2022) was a Brazilian singer and songwriter, most closely associated with his friend and longtime collaborator Roberto Carlos (no relation).[1] Together, they created many chart hits including "É Proibido Fumar", "Sentado à beira do caminho", "Além do Horizonte", "Amigo" and "Festa de Arromba".[2]
A core member of the Jovem Guarda ("Young Guard") scene of 1960s Brazilian pop-rock, Erasmo often appeared on television, in magazines and feature films with fellow teen idols Roberto Carlos and Wanderléa.[1][3]