Renato Rocha (bassist)
Renato Rocha | |
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Renato da Silva Rocha |
| Also known as | Billy Negrete |
| Born | 27 May 1961 Rio de Janeiro, Guanabara, Brazil |
| Died | 22 February 2015 (aged 53) Guarujá, São Paulo, Brazil |
| Genres | Rock, punk rock, alternative rock, post-punk |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, songwriter |
| Instrument | Bass guitar |
| Years active | Late 1970s – late 1990s |
Renato da Silva Rocha (27 May 1961 – 22 February 2015), affectionately known as Billy or Negrete by his close friends, was a Brazilian musician and songwriter famous for being the bassist of influential rock band Legião Urbana from 1984 until 1989. He helped to compose some of the band's most memorable songs, such as "Angra dos Reis", "Acrilic on Canvas", "Quase sem Querer" and "Daniel na Cova dos Leões".