About Renato Barros
Lived 1943 – 2020 (aged 76). Renato Barros was a Brazilian musician.
Renato Cosme Vieira de Barros (27 September 1943 — 28 July 2020) was a Brazilian singer, composer, and guitarist, best known for his work as the lead vocalist, guitarist, and one of the founders of the band Renato e Seus Blue Caps.
Among his compositions included "Devolva-me", initially recorded by Leno & Lílian and was made further successful by a re-recording by Adriana Calcanhotto.
He was included in Rolling Stone Brasil’s 30 biggest Brazilian guitarist icons in 2012.
Death Barros died on 28 July 2020 in Rio de Janeiro at 76 years old due to a pulmonary infection.
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Who was Renato Barros?
Brazilian musician
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Renato Barros was born on 27 September 1943 in Rio de Janeiro.
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Renato Barros died on 28 July 2020 in Rio de Janeiro.
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Renato Barros was a musician.
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Renato Barros was Brazilian.
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