Brazilian guitarist, record producer, and composer whose first contact with the guitar was at the age of 10. After he was run over by a car, he had to stay long periods of time at home and watched a lot of TV. In one of these TV programmes he saw The Beatles and fell in love with the guitar. He got his first guitar as a gift from his grandfather. At the age of 12 he was already playing with bands in Recife. He developed an excellent technique and later was invited to play with bands like Watch Pocket, Chicago and Quiet Riot. He played a little of everything, from music for children, to heavy metal and neoclassical. At the end of the 1980s he played with the Brazilian band Yahoo, when they played a cover of "Love Bites", a song by the British band Def Leppard. Since the 1970s he has worked with artists like Geraldo Azevedo, Zé Ramalho and Raimundo Fagner. Hes currently working as a music producer in his own studio in Rio de Janeiro. Link to Wikipedia biography Read less
Also referenced as Robertinho de Recife and widely known by fans as Robertinho do Recife, he is a Brazilian guitarist, composer, and record producer celebrated for virtuoso technique and a career that bridges rock, heavy metal, and the musical traditions of Brazil’s Northeast. Emerging in the 1970s as a sought-after session player, he became a fixture in studio and stage settings, moving fluidly from electric shred to frevo, forró, and MPB influences.
As of Oct 2024, public updates around Robertinho generally highlight ongoing performances, guest appearances, masterclasses, and collaborations that revisit classic repertoire alongside new arrangements. Reissues and remastered editions of earlier recordings periodically surface on streaming platforms, and festival slots or special tribute nights often feature his participation in Brazil’s Northeast and major capitals. For the latest verified headlines and event dates, use the news and platform links below.
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