Biography
Rui Manuel Gaudêncio Veloso (born 30 July 1957) is a Portuguese singer-songwriter and musician.
Commonly called "The father of Portuguese rock" (Portuguese: O pai do rock português), Veloso was a major figure in the boom of Portuguese rock music in the 1980s. His 1980 debut album Ar de Rock, which includes the hit single "Chico Fininho", is considered a landmark of Portuguese rock. During the 1980s and 1990s, Veloso released numerous other successful singles and albums in Portugal.
An unconditional lover of blues music, he played with B.B. King several times in King's shows in Portugal.
Filmography
all 15
self 8
Movies 8
TV Shows 7
Himself
Maluco Beleza (2015)
TV
Composer
Jaime (1999)
Movie
Self
Zona+ (1994)
TV
Composer
Luísa e os Outros (1989)
Movie
Self
Já Está (1987)
TV
Composer
Chico Fininho (1982)
Movie
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Known ForSound
GenderMale
Birthday1957-07-30 (67 years old)
Birth PlaceLisbon, Portugal
CitizenshipsPortugal
AwardsKnight of the Order of Prince Henry, Commander of the Order of Prince Henry, Golden Globes
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