Renato Rocha | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Renato da Silva Rocha |
| Also known as | Billy Negrete |
| Born | May 27, 1961 Rio de Janeiro, Guanabara, Brazil |
| Died | February 22, 2015 (aged 53) Guarujá, São Paulo, Brazil |
| Genres | Rock, punk rock, alternative rock, post-punk |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, songwriter |
| Instrument | Bass guitar |
| Years active | Late 1970s – late 1990s |
| Labels | EMI |
Renato da Silva Rocha (May 27, 1961 – February 22, 2015), affectionately known as Billy or Negrete by his close friends, was a Brazilian musician and songwriter famous for being the bassist of influential rock band Legião Urbana from 1984 until 1989.[1] He helped to compose some of the band's most memorable songs, such as "Angra dos Reis", "Acrilic on Canvas", "Quase sem Querer" and "Daniel na Cova dos Leões".[2]