João Barone

Origin

Rio de Janeiro, RJ

Also known as

João Alberto Barone Reis e Silva

Years active

1981

Genres

brazilian rock, pop rock, reggae, ska, mpb

Instruments

drums

Biography

João Alberto Barone Reis e Silva, artistically known as João Barone, was born in Rio de Janeiro on August 5, 1962. A fundamental drummer in the Brazilian scene, he built his reputation over more than four decades as a member of Os Paralamas do Sucesso, a band he helped define Brazilian national rock from the early 1980s alongside Herbert Vianna and Bi Ribeiro. Recognized as one of the country's most influential instrumentalists, Barone developed a style marked by post-punk, reggae, ska, and Latin rhythms references, originally drawing inspiration from international names like Stewart Copeland and consolidating a benchmark sound in Brazilian studios.

In addition to his unmistakable career with Os Paralamas do Sucesso, Barone expanded his musical activity by participating in recordings and projects with various exponents of Brazilian music, such as Titãs, Sepultura, Marina Lima, Lenine, Rita Lee, and Zé Ramalho. He also worked as a music producer on albums by artists and bands like Ed Motta and Conexão Japeri, besides joining the Call the Police project alongside Rodrigo Santos and British guitarist Andy Summers.

Outside the stage, Barone consolidated a parallel career as a writer and military history researcher, motivated by his father's trajectory as a former combatant of the Brazilian Expeditionary Force. He published prominent works such as "1942 - O Brasil e sua guerra quase desconhecida" and the memoir "1,2,3,4! Contando o tempo com os Paralamas do Sucesso". Throughout his career, he has accumulated significant awards, including multiple Latin Grammys with his long-standing band.