Renato Russo

Renato Russo
Background information
Birth nameRenato Manfredini, Jr.
Born(1960-03-27)March 27, 1960
Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil
OriginBrasília, DF, Brazil
DiedOctober 11, 1996(1996-10-11) (aged 36)
Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil
GenresRock
Occupation(s)Singer-songwriter, lyricist, musician
Instrument(s)Vocals, bass guitar, guitar, keyboards
Years active1978–1996
LabelsEMI
Websitewww.renatorusso.com.br

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