Os Paralamas do Sucesso is a Brazilian rock band, formed in Seropédica, Rio de Janeiro, in the late 1970s. Its members since 1982 are Herbert Vianna, Bi Ribeiro (bass), and João Barone (drums). In its beginning, the band combined reggae and ska with rock, but later added horn arrangements and Latin rhythms.
The MTV Video Music Brazil awards, more commonly known as VMB, were MTV Brasil's annual award ceremony, established in 1995. MTV viewers picked the winners for most categories since 2001.
Titãs & Paralamas Juntos ao Vivo is a live album by Brazilian rock bands Titãs and Os Paralamas do Sucesso recorded and released in 1999. It features hits from both bands, an interview with both band members and the label's jingle. It's Titãs' third live album and Paralamas' fourth. it also marks the second time both bands perform together, the first being in the 1992 edition of Hollywood Rock.
Herbert Lemos de Sousa Vianna is a Brazilian singer, songwriter, guitarist and record producer mainly known for his work with rock band Os Paralamas do Sucesso.
O Passo do Lui is the second studio album by Brazilian rock band Os Paralamas do Sucesso. Released in 1984, it was the album that cemented Paralamas' popularity all over Brazil, with hits such as "Ska", "Meu Erro", "Me Liga" and "Romance Ideal". The album's name is a homage to Lui, a friend of Paralamas who, according to them, is a good dancer. Lui is also depicted on the front cover.
Selvagem? is the third studio album by Brazilian rock band Os Paralamas do Sucesso. It was released in 1986. "Você" is a cover of Tim Maia. Commenting on the track "Selvagem" in 2013, amidst the 2013 protests in Brazil, bassist Bi Ribeiro said he was impressed that the song was still in harmony with Brazilian conjuncture.
Felipe de Nóbrega Ribeiro, better known as Bi Ribeiro is a bass player.
Os Grãos is the sixth studio album by Brazilian rock band Os Paralamas do Sucesso. It was released in September 1991.
Arquivo was Os Paralamas do Sucesso's first compilation album released in 1990. It contains the previously unreleased song Caleidoscópio (Kaleidoscope) and the remastered version of one of their greatest hits Vital E Sua Moto
Vamo Batê Lata is the second live album released by brazilian rock band Os Paralamas do Sucesso, launched in 1995. Vamo Batê Lata had more than 900,000 copies sold in Brazil, the most sold of the band. The album comes in 2 CDs: the first one with live tracks, and the second one with studio recordings. Vamo Batê Lata included "Luis Inácio " and "Uma Brasileira".
D is the first live album released by brazilian rock band Os Paralamas do Sucesso at the Montreux Jazz Festival in Switzerland.
Severino is the seventh studio album by Brazilian rock band Os Paralamas do Sucesso. It was released in 1994 and produced by famous record producer Phil Manzanera. It was their most experimental album.
9 Luas is the eighth studio album by Brazilian rock band Os Paralamas do Sucesso, released in 1996. With this album, the Paralamas definitely abandon their previous new wave/ska/reggae rock style and adopt a more pop rock sonority, however without abandoning the Latino influences.
Rock in Rio 1985 is the fifth live album by brazilian rock band Os Paralamas do Sucesso, released in 2007. Was recorded at the Rock in Rio, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil on January 16, 1985. Rock in Rio, more than an album is also one of the biggest music festival in the world. So far, Rock in Rio have been in four countries: Brazil, Spain, Portugal and United States.
Acústico MTV is the third live album released by brazilian rock band Os Paralamas do Sucesso at the Parque Lage, in Brazil.
Hey Na Na is the ninth studio album by Brazilian rock band Os Paralamas do Sucesso. It was released on June 16, 1998. Main hits of the album include "Ela Disse Adeus" and "O Amor Não Sabe Esperar".
Bora Bora is the fourth studio album by Brazilian rock band Os Paralamas do Sucesso, released in February 1988. Characterized by a tropical, Caribbean-esque instrumentation, the album's main hits include "O Beco", "Uns Dias" and "Quase um Segundo". It sold more than 20,000 copies in Europe.
Uns Dias Ao Vivo is the fifth live album by Brazilian rock band Os Paralamas do Sucesso, recorded at the Olympia in São Paulo.
Big Bang is the fifth studio album by Brazilian rock band Os Paralamas do Sucesso. It was released in November 20, 1989.
The 2008 MTV Video Music Brazil was hosted by Marcos Mion and took place at the Credicard Hall. Brazilian rock band NX Zero was the big winner of the event. One of the most notable moments was British indie rock band Bloc Party's performance, during which the audience booed the band after noticing they were lip-synching and mimicking to a pre-recorded track instead of singing and playing live. 2008 VMB also had American singer Ben Harper opening the ceremony performing alone, before being joined by Brazilian singer Vanessa da Mata for a second performance.
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