Legião Urbana
- Type: Band/Group
- Country: Brazil
- Born: 1982 in BrasÃlia, Distrito Federal, Brazil
- Active: 1982 - 1996
Biography
Legião Urbana was a Brazilian rock band formed in the BrasÃlia in 1982, led by singer, songwriter, and poet Renato Russo. Emerging from the country’s post-dictatorship cultural awakening, the group became one of Brazil’s most influential and beloved acts, blending introspective lyrics with elements of post-punk and folk rock. Their songs explored themes of political disillusionment, youthful idealism, love, and existential angst, resonating deeply with a generation in transition. Across a decade of success, they released landmark albums and anthems that remain staples of Brazilian music, cementing their legacy before disbanding following Russo’s death in 1996.
Genres
Legião Urbana Discography
- Legião Urbana (1985) - Album - rated 4.03/5
- Será / Teorema (1985) - Single - rated 4.12/5
- Tempo perdido (1986) - Single - rated 4.12/5
- Dois (1986) - Album - rated 3.92/5
- Que paÃs é este (1987) - Album - rated 3.42/5
- As quatro estações (1989) - Album - rated 3.84/5
- V (1991) - Album - rated 4.5/5
- Música p/ acampamentos (1992) - Compilation - rated 3.79/5
- O descobrimento do Brasil (1993) - Album - rated 4/5
- A tempestade (1996) - Album - rated 3.76/5
- Uma outra estação (1997) - Album - rated 3.4/5
- Mais do mesmo (1998) - Compilation
- Acústico MTV (1999) - Album - rated 4.05/5
- Como é que se diz eu te amo (2001) - Album - rated 4.06/5
- As quatro estações: Ao vivo (2004) - Album - rated 3.9/5
Members
- Renato Russo - lead vocals, guitar, bass guitar, keyboards (1982–1996)
- Marcelo Bonfá - drums, percussion (1982–1996)
- Dado Villa-Lobos - guitar (1983–1996)
- Renato Rocha - bass guitar (1984–1989)