14 Bis (band)
14 Bis is a Brazilian pop-rock band. The band took its name from Santos-Dumont's 14 Bis airplane.
14 Bis | |
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| Origin | Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil |
| Genres | MPB, rock, progressive rock, psychedelic rock, alternative rock, folk rock, brazilian rock, new wave, space rock, art rock, soft rock, caipira, electronic rock |
| Years active | 1979–present |
| Labels | EMI, EMI-Odeon, Odeon Records, Universal Music Brazil, Epic Records, RCA Records, RCA Victor, Sony Music |
| Members | Cláudio Venturini Sérgio Magrão Vermelho Hely |
| Past members | Flávio Venturini |
The band was formed in 1979 in the state of Minas Gerais, when the members of two bands, O Terço and "Bendegó" decided to merge. Flávio Venturini and Vermelho, two founding members of 14 Bis, were also members of the Clube da Esquina band.
Música popular brasileira is a strong element in many of 14 Bis compositions. The influence of progressive rock and caipira (hillbilly) is evident in many of its compositions, such as in their use of analog keyboards and complex vocal arrangements.
The group reached the peak of their success during the 1980s[1] with notable compositions and performance of popular Brazilian songs. Due to the mild, often happy and soothing theme of many of its compositions, the band was quite popular among children.
Discography
Studio albums
- (1979) 14 Bis
- (1980) 14 Bis II
- (1981) Espelhos das Águas
- (1982) Além Paraíso
- (1983) A Idade da Luz
- (1985) A Nave Vai
- (1987) Sete
- (1992) Quatro por Quatro
- (1996) Siga o Sol
- (1999) Bis
- (2004) Outros Planos
Live albums
- (1988) 14 Bis ao Vivo
- (2007) 14 Bis ao Vivo
- (2020) 14 Bis Acústico ao Vivo
DVDs
- (2007) 14 Bis ao Vivo
- (2020) 14 Bis Acústico ao Vivo
References
- "Brazil - Viva Latino - Talent Seekers". Billboard. Vol. 97, no. 4. January 26, 1985. Retrieved August 25, 2015.