Gustavo Schroeter

Origin

Rio de Janeiro, RJ

Years Active

1967

Genres

rock, MPB, instrumental

Instruments

drums

Biography

Gustavo Augusto Schroeter was born in the city of Rio de Janeiro on April 28, 1951. He began his musical studies on the drums in 1966 and solidified his academic training by earning a degree in the field in 1975.

His professional career began in 1967, passing through dance bands like Blackfoot and The Coogars, before achieving national recognition by joining the group A Bolha. With this lineup, he participated in international tours alongside renowned names such as Gal Costa and Naná Vasconcelos. Later, he built a solid career as a studio and touring drummer, recording albums alongside Zé Rodrix and Raul Seixas, in addition to joining Banda do Zé Pretinho, Jorge Ben Jor's backing group with which he recorded landmark albums like África Brasil.

In 1977, he was among the founders of the famous band A Cor do Som, alongside musicians such as Armandinho and Mú Carvalho. The group achieved great popular success with soap opera soundtracks, released several albums, and was awarded the Latin Grammy for best Portuguese language rock or alternative music album in 2021.