The Originals

Origin

Rio de Janeiro, RJ

Genres

rock and roll, jovem guarda

Instruments

guitar, bass, drums, keyboards, saxophone, vocal

Biography

The Originals was a renowned Brazilian rock and roll supergroup founded in 2004, bringing together veterans from iconic bands such as Os Incríveis, Renato e Seus Blue Caps, and The Fevers. The project stood out on the national music scene for giving innovative and original arrangements to major hits that marked the Jovem Guarda era, winning over both nostalgic audiences and new generations of listeners.

Throughout their career, the band made their presence felt on television by creating soundtracks for Rede Globo productions, including the closing theme for the show Show da Virada between 2005 and 2006, as well as high-ratings soap operas such as A Lua Me Disse, Ciranda de Pedra, Ti Ti Ti, and Guerra dos Sexos. The group solidified their discography with four releases between CDs and DVDs, comprising live recordings, studio works, and special compilations that featured the participation of various illustrious guests.

The original lineup united celebrated talents such as Netinho and Nenê Benvenuti from the group Os Incríveis, Ed Wilson and Paulo César Barros from the band Renato e Seus Blue Caps, as well as Almir Bezerra, Cleudir Borges, Miguel Plopschi, and Pedrinho da Luz coming from The Fevers, also featuring contributions from Márcio Augusto Cócoli and Guto Angelicis. Even with the passing years and the death of some of their historical members, the band's legacy remains an important chapter in preserving the memory of rock and Jovem Guarda in Brazil, dialoguing with artists of similar relevance such as Roberto Carlos and Erasmo Carlos.