Hay Kay

Origin

Rio de Janeiro, RJ

Years Active

1992–1995

Genres

hard rock, rock

Instruments

vocals, guitar, bass, drums, keyboards

Biography

O Hay Kay was a Brazilian hard rock band formed in Rio de Janeiro that was active between 1992 and 1995. The group gained national notoriety especially for being the first musical project of singer Vinny, who at the time used the stage name Viny Bonotto. The original lineup also featured experienced musicians from the national rock scene, including former members of the band Herva Doce such as guitarist Marcelo Sussekind and bassist Roberto Lly, in addition to Marco Strada on drums and Cláudio Maza on keyboards.

In 1992, the band released their only studio album, a self-titled record distributed by the BMG/Ariola label. The work generated media repercussion at the time by placing songs on the soundtracks of high-ratings soap operas on Rede Globo. The track "Segredos" was part of the national soundtrack of the soap opera Vamp in 1991 as the theme for the character Ivan, while the song "Teu Olhar" was part of the soap opera De Corpo and Alma the following year, serving as the theme for the character Tavinho.

Despite their relatively short stint on stages and in studios, ending their activities in 1995, the group left its mark on the national rock scene of the early 1990s. The band's trajectory dialogues with the Brazilian rock movement of the era, sharing space with other exponents of the genre such as Herva Doce itself and productions associated with names like Vinny in his later solo career.

Discography

• Hay Kay (1992)