Rui Veloso: Biography, Facts and Career
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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.
Quick facts about Rui Veloso
- Full name: Rui Veloso
- Born: 1957-07-30
- Nationality: Portugal
- Known as: Musician
- Wikidata ID: Q1394035
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Who is Rui Veloso?
Rui Manuel Gaudêncio Veloso (born 30 July 1957) is a Portuguese singer-songwriter and musician.
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Rui Veloso is Portugal.
When was Rui Veloso born?
Rui Veloso was born on 1957-07-30.
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