The Rebels

Origin

São Paulo, SP

Years Active

1959

Genres

rock, rock instrumental, twist, rockabilly, pop rock

Instruments

guitarra, baixo, bateria, piano, vocal

Biography

The Rebels was one of the pioneers of rock in Brazil, emerging in the late 1950s in São Paulo. The group is credited as one of the first to record rock and twist in the country, releasing their first single in 1959 through the Young record label. The initial lineup featured Zezinho (vocals), Romeu Benvenutti (lead guitar), José Carlos Camargo (bass), and Nino (drums), with Nenê Benvenutti (double bass) and Constantino (rhythm guitar) joining the group later.

Throughout their career, The Rebels went through several lineups, but maintained their essence of instrumental rock and covers of international hits. In 1962, with a new lineup that included Constantino, Nenê (now on bass), Nino (drums), and José Carlos Camargo (lead guitar and main composer), they recorded the LP "Rua Augusta Zero Hora", a landmark of Brazilian instrumental rock. The group also accompanied artists like Albert Pavão and recorded with American singer Dave Gordon.

In the late 60s, The Rebels underwent a transformation, becoming a vocal group with a new lineup, releasing a final album on the Musicolor label. Despite the changes, The Rebels' legacy as one of the precursors of Brazilian rock and their contribution to the musical scene of the era are undeniable, influencing later generations of musicians.

Discography

• King Dave and the Rebels (1963)
• Šípková Růženka (1968)
• デビッド·ボウイーの革命の歌 David Bowie's Revolutionary Song (1979)
• De San Andrés Con Amor (1986)
• Made In San Andrés (1988)
• Caribbean Jam (1989)
• Salsa Antillana, Vol. 2 (1989)
• Banana (1989)
• Misspent Youth (1995)
• Full Circle (1996)
• For Young Lovers (2001)
• The Rebels (2013)
• Festa de Arromba (2013)
• A Study in Black / Madrigal (2013)