Dado e o Reino Animal

Origin

Brasília, DF

Years Active

1980–1980

Genres

rock, post-punk

Instruments

guitar, bass, drums, keyboards, vocals

Biography

Dado e o Reino Animal was a short-lived Brazilian band that operated in the early 1980s, led by Dado Villa-Lobos. The group emerged in the context of the so-called Turma da Colina in Brasília, bringing together musicians who would go on to join important references in national rock such as Legião Urbana and Capital Inicial. The inspiration for the project arose after Dado, Marcelo Bonfá, and Dinho Ouro Preto attended a performance by Aborto Elétrico and decided to put together their own sound.

The band's lineup featured Dado Villa-Lobos on vocals and guitar, Loro Jones on guitar, Marcelo Bonfá on drums, Pedro Thompson on keyboards, and Dinho Ouro Preto on bass. Considered possibly the first band from Brasília to include a keyboardist in its structure, the group presented a sound described as primitive and tribal. With strong influence from avant-garde groups of the era and international bands, the band's multi-instrumental structure was marked by dissonant arrangements.

The group performed only one live show, which took place at the University of Brasília, sharing the stage with Aborto Elétrico and Plebe Rude. Due to rehearsal problems and technical difficulties, the performance was not successful, which led to Bonfá's departure and the early end of the group's activities. Although they never recorded an album, the members pursued their musical trajectories and helped consolidate the Brasília rock scene alongside artists like Renato Russo.