Tutti Frutti is a Brazilian rock band formed in the early 1970s by musicians living in the Pompeia neighbourhood, in São Paulo. Between 1973 and 1978, with leading guitarist Luís Sérgio Carlini, the band accompanied Rita Lee in her shows after she had left Os Mutantes. This proved to be a successful association, making Tutti Frutti one of the most prominent Brazilian rock groups in the 1970s. They recorded with Rita Lee several national hits as "Agora só Falta Você", "Esse Tal de Roque Enrow", "Ovelha Negra", "Corista de Rock", "Miss Brasil 2000" and "Jardins da Babilônia". After the association with her came to an end in 1978, the band continued to perform with lead singer Simbas until they finally broke up in 1981. Carlini, who owns the Tutti Frutti brand name, has attempted various other formations since then, achieving only limited success.
In 1981, various ex-members of the band joined together to form a new rock group named Rádio Táxi, that went on to release a string of hit singles in the early/mid 80s.
Formation
Current members
Franklin Paolillo: drums
Gilberto Nardo: vocals
Johnny Boy: keyboards
Luís Sérgio Carlini: guitars and vocals
Mr. Ruffino: bass
Roy Carlini: guitars
Rubens Nardo: vocals
Sol Ribeiro: vocals
Past members
Emilson Colantonio
Guilherme Bueno
Juba Gurgel
Lee Marcucci
Lúcia Turnbull
Marcos Posato
Marinho Thomaz
Naila Mello
Paulo Maurício
Renato Figueiredo
Roberto de Carvalho (Rita Lee's husband) Ronaldo Paschoa Sérgio Della Monica Simbas Walter Bailot Willie de Oliveira
Discography
Rita Lee & Tutti Frutti
1974 - Atrás do Porto Tem uma Cidade - Philips
1975 - Fruto Proibido - Som Livre
1975 - Hollywood Rock (compilation) - Polydor
1976 - Entradas e Bandeiras - Som Livre
1976 - "Cavaleiros negros"/"Tudo bem"/"Balada do amigo" (single) - Som Livre
1976 - O melhor de Rita Lee (compilation) - Phonogram
1977 - Refestança (live, with Gilberto Gil) 1978 - Babilônia
Tutti Frutti
1977 - Tutti Frutti - Capitol Records
1979 - Você (single) - EMI-Odeon
1980 - Você Sabe Qual o Melhor Remédio - RCA Victor
1980 - Tibet (guest participation)
References
External links
Senhor Magazine: Tutti Frutti, do bairro Pompeia à lenda do rock nacional nos anos setenta Cravo Albin Dictionary of Brazilian Music: Tutti Frutti O Globo: Disco raro mostra transição entre carreira solo de Rita Lee e os tempos de Mutantes da roqueira