The Brazilian rock band Barão Vermelho was formed in Rio de Janiero in 1981 by
two musicians, Agenor de Miranda Araújo Neto (better known as Cazuza) and
Roberto Frejat. Neto was a gifted lyricist and also happened to be the nephew of
a senior executive at one of Brazil's largest record companies, a factor which
helped the band secure their first record deal.
Initially, the band had trouble breaking into the Brazilian market due to
mainstream radio refusing to playlist the band's material. Eventually this
situation resolved itself when Neto was cited by the famous Brazilian gui...