Kid Vinil

Origin

Cedral, SP

Also known as

Antônio Carlos Senefonte

Genres

rock, punk rock, new wave, rockabilly

Instruments

vocal

Biography

Kid Vinil, stage name of Antônio Carlos Senefonte, was born in Cedral on March 10, 1955, and passed away in São Paulo on May 19, 2017. He was a prominent singer, radio broadcaster, composer, television presenter, and journalist, becoming a central figure in 1980s Brazilian rock and a major promoter of the punk and new wave movement in São Paulo. He became widely known as the lead singer of bands such as Verminose, Magazine, and Kid Vinil Xperience, in addition to marking an era as an MTV VJ and host of cultural television programs.

His musical career began in 1977 with the creation of the band Verminose, which later transformed into Magazine to meet the demands of the recording industry. At the helm of Magazine, he released memorable hits such as "Tic Tic Nervoso", "Sou Boy", and "Comeu", cementing his extravagant dressing style and strong stage presence. Throughout his career, he also joined projects like Kid Vinil & Os Heróis do Brasil and released solo work, as well as acting as a music producer for important names in MPB and alternative rock, such as Tom Zé and Helena Meirelles.

In addition to his work on stage and in the studio, Kid Vinil exerted a strong cultural influence as a journalist and diffuser of new sounds, organizing concerts and hosting radio and TV programs focused on underground rock. His relevance to national music was celebrated by several artists, including singer Zeca Baleiro, who paid tribute to him in his work. Kid Vinil passed away in 2017, leaving an indelible legacy in the history of Brazilian rock and in the country's cultural memory.

Discography

• Kid Vinil (1989)
• 1989 (1989)
• Kid Vinil & Verminose – Xu-Pa-Ki (1995)