Raul Seixas
Often hailed as the "Father of Brazilian Rock," Raul Seixas recorded 21 albums
during his career, including a number of iconic releases during the 1970s. The
Brazilian songwriter was born in Salvador, Bahia, on June 28, 1945, and became a
fan of American pop culture as a child. He formed his first band, Raulzito e os
Panteras, at 12 years old, modeling the band's music after rock & roll pioneers
like Elvis Presley, Jerry Lee Lewis, and Little Richard the 1960s. The group
built an audience throughout the 1960s and released a self-titled album before
splitting up in 1968. Disillusi...
