Rick & Renner

Origin

Brasília, DF

Also known as

Rick e Renner, Rick e Ray

Years Active

1986–2026

Genres

sertanejo, sertanejo romântico, música popular brasileira

Instruments

vocals

Biography

Rick & Renner was a prominent Brazilian sertanejo duo formed in 1986 in Brasília, Federal District. The duo consisted of Geraldo Antônio de Carvalho, known as Rick (born December 5, 1966, in Monte do Carmo, Tocantins), and Ivair dos Reis Gonçalves, known as Renner (born November 19, 1971, in Patos de Minas, Minas Gerais). Rick initially developed a musical inclination through his father's influence and even formed an early duo with his sister, Sereno & Serenata, before his father's disapproval led him to seek new musical partners. Renner, on the other hand, brought influences from Brazilian rock bands like Legião Urbana and Capital Inicial to the duo's sound. Their partnership officially began in 1986, and after performing in various nightclubs, they recorded their first independent album in 1991.

The duo's national breakthrough came in 1998 with the album "Mil Vezes Cantarei," largely propelled by the success of the song "Ela É Demais." Throughout the 2000s, Rick & Renner solidified their place in sertanejo music with hits like "Muleca," "Nos Bares da Cidade," "Só Pensando em Você," "Eu Mereço," "Credencial," and "Filha." Rick also established himself as a notable composer, with several of his songs being recorded by other renowned Brazilian artists, including Chitãozinho & Xororó, Zezé Di Camargo & Luciano, and Bruno & Marrone.

Rick & Renner's career was marked by periods of separation and reunion. The first split occurred in 2010, with the duo reuniting in 2012. A subsequent separation in 2015 saw Rick pursue solo projects and collaborations, while Renner also explored different musical partnerships. They officially returned in August 2018 with the tour "Seguir em Frente." The duo's extensive career, spanning nearly four decades, saw them perform for an estimated 225 million people. Tragically, Rick passed away on September 21, 2026, in a helicopter accident in Santa Catarina.

Discography

• Rick & Renner (1992)
• Vol. 2 (1994)
• Volume 02 (1994)
• Volume III (1995)
• Vol. 4 (1997)
• Mil Vezes Cantarei (1998)
• Instante Mágico (1999)
• Seguindo em Frente (2000)
• Seguir em Frente (2000)
• É Dez, É Cem, É Mil (2001)
• Só Pensando em Você (2002)
• 10 Anos de Sucesso (Acústico) (2003)
• Gigantes (2003)
• Só Nós Dois (2004)
• Rick & Renner e Você... (Ao Vivo) (2005)
• Bom de Dança (2006)
• Coisa de Deus (2007)
• Passe o Tempo que Passar (2008)
• Tudo de Bom Rick & Renner (2009)
• Happy End (2010)
• Bom de Dança, Vol. 2 (Ao Vivo) (2013)
• O Inacreditável Poder do Amor (2015)
• As 10 Mais (2026)
• Atitudes