Yahoo

Origin

Rio de Janeiro, RJ

Years Active

1988–presente

Genres

pop rock, hard rock

Instruments

electric guitar, bass guitar, drums, keyboards, acoustic guitar, vocals

Biography

Yahoo is a renowned Brazilian pop rock and hard rock band formed in Rio de Janeiro in 1988, initially conceived by guitarist Robertinho de Recife alongside musicians such as Zé Henrique and Marcelão. The group gained huge national prominence right upon their debut with the self-titled 1988 album, driven by the mega-hit "Mordida de Amor", a Portuguese version of "Love Bites" by the band Def Leppard, which was part of the soundtrack for the telenovela Bebê a Bordo. Throughout the 1980s and 1990s, the group solidified its mark by recording adaptations of major international rock classics and placing several songs on Rede Globo telenovela soundtracks, such as "Anjo" (an Aerosmith version) and "Caminhos de Sol".

After a period away from the mainstream media in the second half of the 1990s, when they focused their activities on the renowned Yahoo Studio, the band returned to the stages and studios in the 2000s with new albums and commemorative projects. The group went through several line-up changes over the years, featuring stints by musicians such as Val Martins and the late guitarist Sérgio Knust. In more recent projects, such as Yahoo Encontros, the band collaborated with various exponents of national music, celebrating their trajectory with tours and re-recordings of classics.

Yahoo's legacy remains strongly tied to the history of Brazilian pop rock, standing out for its ability to combine the weight of hard rock with the melodic and radio-friendly aesthetics of national rock. Throughout its long journey, the band shared the scene and engaged indirectly with important movements and artists of the Brazilian scene, such as Lobão, Roupa Nova, and Titãs, remaining active through streaming platforms and live performances across the country.

Discography

• Mordida de Amor (1988)
• Yahoo (1988)
• Anjo (Angel) (1989)
• A Entrega (1989)
• Oração da Vitória (1989)
• Yahoo 3 (1990)
• Sonho Encantado (1990)
• Pára-Raio (1992)
• Caminhos de Sol (1994)
• Versões (2006)
• Flashnight (2012)
• Yahoo 25 (2014)
• Clássicos (2016)
• Yahoo no Estúdio Showlivre (Ao Vivo) (2017)
• Arquivo (2025)
• Saudade (2026)