Chorão

Chorão
Chorão in 2008.
Background information
Birth name Alexandre Magno Abrão
Born (1970-04-09)April 9, 1970
São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
Died March 6, 2013(2013-03-06) (aged 42)
São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
Genres Skate punk, rap rock, ska, reggae rock, alternative rock, rap metal
Occupation(s) Singer-songwriter
Instruments Vocals, guitar
Years active 1988–2013
Associated acts Charlie Brown Jr., Diego Villanueva, Zeca Baleiro

Alexandre Magno Abrão (April 9, 1970 – March 6, 2013), better known by his stage name Chorão, was a Brazilian musician, songwriter and poet. He was the lead singer and co-founder of the band Charlie Brown Jr.

History

Abrão was born in Tremembé, a district in the Northeast Zone of São Paulo. In 1987, at the age of 17, he moved to Santos, on the São Paulo coast, after a difficult and traumatic childhood. He got his stage name "Chorão" ("cry-baby") from his early childhood nickname. In 1992, he founded the band Charlie Brown Jr. Chorão also ventured into other areas: on November 6, 2006, the musician opened the "Chorão Skate Park" in Santos, a place for skateboarders and musicians, that became one of the best rinks in Brazil. In 2007, the singer ventured into cinema with the film "O Magnata," in which he was the writer and screenwriter. He also acts in the movie, and Charlie Brown Jr. songs are featured in the soundtrack .[1]

He was briefly married to Thais Lima, with whom he had a son, Alexandre (born 1990). In 1993, he began dating stylist Graziela Gonçalves, and they were married in November 2003.

Many of Charlie Brown Jr.’s songs were inspired by and dedicated to Gonçalves, whom he called “his muse”. She released a memoir about their life together in 2018.

Death

Chorão was found dead by his driver on the morning of March 6, 2013, at his apartment in São Paulo.[2][3][4] According to the police, who initially dismissed the possibility of homicide, the apartment was in great disarray, with empty bottles of liquor, drug packaging and bloodstains.[5][6]

On June 20, 2018 police released a report confirming that Chorão died due to a cocaine overdose.[7]

Tributes

  • Fans of the band paid homage through posters and messages written in the skate park created by singer.[8]
  • The band Guns N' Roses honored Chorão, through messages on Facebook and Twitter. The band said "Mourning the loss of our Brazilian brother, R.I.P. Chorão. This Don't Cry now plays here for you".[9]
  • The singer Mr. Thug did a tattoo in tribute to Chorão with the phrase "A vida me ensinou a nunca desistir, nem ganhar, nem perder, mas procurar evoluir" ("Life has taught me to never give up, to never win or lose, but try to evolve") – the phrase is part of one of Chorão's compositions.[10]

Discography

Albums

  • 1997 – Transpiração Contínua Prolongada
  • 1999 – Preço Curto... Prazo Longo
  • 2000 – Nadando com os Tubarões
  • 2001 – 100% Charlie Brown Jr. (Abalando a sua Fábrica)
  • 2002 – Bocas Ordinárias
  • 2004 – Tâmo Aí na Atividade
  • 2005 – Imunidade Musical
  • 2007 – Ritmo, Ritual e Responsa
  • 2009 – Camisa 10 (Joga Bola até na Chuva)
  • 2013 – La Família 013

Collaborations

Filmography

  • 2007 – O Magnata

References

  1. ↑ O Magnata > Cinema | Omelete
  2. ↑ Billboard:"Brazilian Rock Star Alexandre Magno Abrao Found Dead"
  3. ↑ G1 – Vocalista do Charlie Brown Jr é encontrado morto em SP – notícias em São Paulo
  4. ↑ Chorão, do Charlie Brown Jr, é encontrado morto em São Paulo – Terra Brasil
  5. ↑ Charlie Brown Jr. Frontman Found Dead Of Suspected Medication Overdose
  6. ↑ G1 – Veja fotos do apartamento onde Chorão foi encontrado morto em SP – notícias em Música em São Paulo Archived March 9, 2013, at the Wayback Machine.
  7. ↑ http://g1.globo.com/sao-paulo/musica/noticia/2013/04/overdose-de-cocaina-matou-cantor-chorao-conclui-laudo-do-iml.html
  8. ↑ Pistas de skates de Santos recebem homenagens de fãs para Chorão – Últimas Notícias – UOL Música
  9. ↑ G1 – Guns N' Roses homenageia Chorão e dedica música 'Don't cry' ao cantor – notícias em Música em São Paulo
  10. ↑ Mr. Thug Instagram tattoo
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