Renato Russo

Renato Russo
Background information
Birth nameRenato Manfredini, Jr.
Born(1960-03-27)March 27, 1960
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
OriginBrasília, Brazil
DiedOctober 11, 1996(1996-10-11) (aged 36)
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
GenresRock
Occupations
  • Singer
  • musician
  • songwriter
Instruments
  • Vocals
  • keyboards
  • guitar
  • bass
Years active1978–1996
Formerly ofLegião Urbana
Websiterenatorusso.com.br

Renato Russo (born Renato Manfredini, Jr., March 27, 1960 – October 11, 1996) was a Brazilian musician who was the lead singer of the pop rock band Legião Urbana. A Brazilian film depicting his life and career was released in 2013, called Somos Tão Jovens (We Are So Young).

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