Devotos de Nossa Senhora Aparecida

Origin

São Paulo, SP

Years Active

1986

Genres

rock, underground rock, rock n roll, rockabilly, blues, MPB

Instruments

vocals, guitar, bass, drums

Biography

The band Devotos de Nossa Senhora Aparecida, formed in 1986, is an iconic name in Brazilian rock, known for its irreverence, humor, and provocative lyrics. The group emerged with MTV VJ Luiz Thunderbird, who became a central figure in promoting the band through his work on television. This connection with MTV in the 1990s was fundamental in introducing the alternative sound of Devotos to a broader audience.

Throughout their career, the band has released five official albums: "Devotos a quem?" (1994), "Rock'n'roll" (2002), "Bombardino" (2009), "Osciloscópio" (2011), and "Audio Generator" (2016), the latter celebrating the group's 30-year career. Their songs, such as the well-known "Gibi, Ramones e Motörhead", mix pop culture references with youthful rebellion and influences from heavy rock, blues, and rockabilly. Despite the name, the band has no religious theme, with the title being a deliberate choice to generate estrangement and reinforce their irreverent spirit.

The band's current lineup features Luiz Thunderbird (vocals, bass/guitar), Paulo Zinner (drums), Ricardo Kriptonita (guitar/vocals), and Zé Mazzei (bass/guitar). In 2026, Devotos celebrated 40 years of existence with a free show at the Centro Cultural São Paulo, reaffirming their relevance in the Brazilian underground rock scene. The band is frequently associated with a style that blends underground rock, humor, irreverence, pop culture, and the figure of Luiz Thunderbird, who also works as a DJ and YouTuber.

Discography

• Devotos de N$A (1993)
• Demos 2001 (2001)
• Thunderbird e Devotos DNSA – Rock'N'Roll (2002)
• Bombardino (2009)
• Thunderbird e os Devotos de Nossa Senhora Aparecida – Osciloscópio (2012)
• Audio Generator (2016)
• Devotos a quem? (2022)