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Renato Barros

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Renato Barros
Born
Renato Cosme Vieira de Barros

(1943-09-27)27 September 1943
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Died28 July 2020(2020-07-28) (aged 76)
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Genres
OccupationsSinger, composer, guitarist
Years active1958–2020

Renato Cosme Vieira de Barros (27 September 1943 — 28 July 2020)[1] was a Brazilian singer, composer, and guitarist, best known for his work as the lead vocalist, guitarist, and one of the founders of the band Renato e Seus Blue Caps.[2]

Among his compositions included "Devolva-me", initially recorded by Leno & Lílian and was made further successful by a re-recording by Adriana Calcanhotto.[3]

He was included in Rolling Stone Brasil’s 30 biggest Brazilian guitarist icons in 2012.[4]

Death

Barros died on 28 July 2020 in Rio de Janeiro at 76 years old due to a pulmonary infection.[5]

References

  1. "Morre Renato Barros". Extra. 28 July 2020. Retrieved 23 March 2026.
  2. Renato Barros. Dicionário Cravo Albin da Música Popular Brasileira.
  3. "Morre Renato Barros, líder do grupo Renato e Seus Blue Caps". Jornal Zero Hora. 28 July 2020. Retrieved 23 March 2026.
  4. Redação (14 February 2012). "Os 30 maiores ícones brasileiros da guitarra e do violão". Rolling Stone Brasil (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved 23 March 2026.
  5. "Morre vocalista da banda Renato e Seus Blue Caps, aos 76 anos". O Globo. 28 July 2020. Retrieved 23 March 2026.