Renato Russo

Quick Facts

Full Name	Renato Russo
Occupation	Punk Singer
Date Of Birth	Mar 27, 1960(1960-03-27)
Age	64
Date Of Death	1996-10-11
Country	Brazil
Birth City	Rio de Janeiro
Horoscope	Pisces

Renato Russo Biography

Renato Russo is one of the most popular and richest Punk Singer who was born on March 27, 1960 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Brazilian singer, who was part of the punk band Aborto Eletrico. He was also the founder and leader of Legiao Urbana. Legiao Urbana’s self-titled debut album was released in 1985.

His music was heavily influenced by His music was influenced by Robert Smith and his band The Cure., and The Cure.

Renato Manfredini Jr. was born in Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro. He started his studies at an early age, at Colégio Olavo Billac. During this period he wrote an essay entitled “Old house, in ruins”. His father was an executive at Banco do Brasil, and the family moved to Forest Hills, Queens, New York in 1967, when he was assigned a job in the city. Renato and his family returned later to Rio de Janeiro and moved in with his uncle Sávio. At 18 years old, he came out as bisexual to his mother, and in 1988 he made it public by writing the song “Meninos e Meninas” (“Boys n’ Girls”) with the chorus stating, in English, “I like St. Paul, I like St. John, I like St. Francis and St. Sebastian, and I like boys and girls.”

In 1973, his family moved from Rio de Janeiro to Brasília, Distrito Federal, moving to the “Asa Sul” sector. In 1975, aged 15, Renato went through one of the hardest phases of his life when he was diagnosed as suffering from epiphysiolysis, a bone disease. He underwent surgery and had three platinum pins implanted in his pelvis. He suffered greatly throughout his convalescence, being confined to bed for 6 months, almost immobile. While he was under treatment, he did little more than listening to music, collecting an extensive and varied album collection. In an interview, Renato stated that this period was crucial in shaping his musical ear.

He had a seven-year-old son named Giuliano when he died in 1996.

Renato Russo Net Worth

Renato Russo is one of the richest Punk Singer from Brazil. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Renato Russo 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

After revealing that he was bisexual at the age of eighteen, he began to write songs.

After his death, Legiao Urbana was disbanded eleven days later.

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

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Who is Renato Russo Dating?

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On October 22, 1996, eleven days after his death, Dado and Bonfá announced the end of Legião Urbana. The band’s estimated sales in Brazil during Renato’s life amounted to roughly 25 million albums. More than a decade after his death, sales of his albums are still considerable.

Facts & Trivia

Renato Ranked on the list of most popular Punk Singer. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Brazil. Renato Russo celebrates birthday on March 27 of every year.