Cavalo Vapor

Origin

São Paulo, SP

Years Active

1987

Genres

hard rock, heavy metal

Instruments

guitar, bass, drums, vocals, keyboards

Biography

Cavalo Vapor is a Brazilian hard rock band formed in the neighborhood of Pompéia, in São Paulo, in mid-1987. Founded by brothers Luiz Sacoman (guitar) and Oscar Sacoman (bass), the band quickly established itself as an important name in the national rock scene.

Influenced by names like Michael Schenker Group, Deep Purple, and Rainbow, Cavalo Vapor stood out for its compositions in Portuguese, seeking to express the power and vigor of the musical style. The original lineup featured Joari F. Coimbra on vocals and Sandro "Big Head" Oliveira on drums, and was later completed by keyboardist Delfin Rolán Nuñez. Throughout its trajectory, the band featured vocalists such as Nando Fernandes, known for his work on TV shows and in the band Hangar.

The band released their debut album, "Greatest Little Hits", in 1997, produced by Paulo Zinner. The album featured special appearances by renowned musicians such as Ian Gillan, vocalist of Deep Purple, who recorded a harmonica solo on the song "Antes Só", and brothers Ivan and Andria Busic (Dr. Sin) on backing vocals. Cavalo Vapor is remembered for its energy in live performances and for maintaining the essence of hard rock with lyrics in Portuguese, consolidating its legacy in Brazilian music.

Discography

• Greatest Little Hits (1997)
• Cavalo Vapor (1997)