About Zé Pedro
Lived 1999 – 2017 (aged 18). Zé Pedro was a Portuguese guitarist, musician and composer.
José Pedro Amaro dos Santos Reis ComM • ComL, professionally known as Zé Pedro (Lisbon, 14 September 1956 – Lisbon, 30 November 2017), was a Portuguese composer, musician , guitarist, and founder of the rock band Xutos & Pontapés.
Career At 22 years old, he founded the band Xutos & Pontapés after placing an ad in a newspaper requesting "a drummer and bassist for a punk band."
Despite being a rhythm guitarist, he was considered an icon of Portuguese rock, and composed many of Xutos e Pontapés' songs.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Zé Pedro?
Portuguese guitarist, member of the band Xutos & Pontapés
When was Zé Pedro born?
Zé Pedro was born on 13 September 1999 in Lisbon.
When did Zé Pedro die?
Zé Pedro died on 30 November 2017 in Lisbon.
What was Zé Pedro's occupation?
Zé Pedro was a guitarist, musician and composer.
What nationality was Zé Pedro?
Zé Pedro was Portuguese.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Zé Pedro (musician)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Zé Pedro. https://biography.guide/ze-pedro-guitarist/
MLA: "Zé Pedro." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/ze-pedro-guitarist/.
Chicago: "Zé Pedro." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/ze-pedro-guitarist/.
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