Who is Paulo Ricardo?

Paulo Ricardo is a Brazilian singer, songwriter and composer who has been in the music industry since the late 1970s. He is best known for his work with the popular band RPM and for his solo career. Paulo has released several albums solo, including “O Melhor de Paulo Ricardo” (The Best of Paulo Ricardo) in 2011. His most recent album is “Som da Gente” (Our Sound) from 2019.

Early Life

Paulo was born in Rio de Janeiro in 1960. He grew up listening to American rock and roll, like Elvis Presley and The Rolling Stones. He started playing the guitar when he was just 8 years old, and soon formed a band with some of his schoolmates. At 16, he joined the band Azulão, which became very popular in Brazil during the 1970s.

Career Highlights

In 1981, Paulo joined the band RPM, which quickly became one of the most popular bands in Brazil. They released their debut album in 1982 to great success. They released several more albums over the next decade, all of which were very successful. In 1993, Paulo left the band and started his solo career. His first solo album was “Pra Sempre” (Forever), which was released in 1995 to great success.

Recent Work

In recent years, Paulo has focused on his solo career. He has released several more albums, including “Ao Vivo em São Paulo” (Live in São Paulo) in 2010 and “O Melhor de Paulo Ricardo” (The Best of Paulo Ricardo) in 2011. He has also collaborated with other artists, including Vinícius Cantuária, Marisa Monte and Gonzaguinha. His most recent album is “Som da Gente” (Our Sound) from 2019.

Personal Life

Paulo is married to Luciana Andrade and has two children: Gabriela Santiago and Carolina Santiago. He currently lives in Rio de Janeiro with his family. In his spare time, he enjoys playing golf and surfing.