Chico Science

Chico Science
Chico Science in 1993.
Background information
Birth nameFrancisco de Assis França
Born(1966-03-13)March 13, 1966
Olinda, Pernambuco, Brazil
OriginOlinda, Brazil
DiedFebruary 2, 1997(1997-02-02) (aged 30)
Recife, Pernambuco, Brazil
GenresManguebeat, post-punk, brazilian rock, punk rock
Occupation(s)Singer, songwriter
InstrumentVoice
Years active1980–1997
LabelsSony Music

Francisco de Assis França (March 13, 1966 – February 2, 1997), better known as Chico Science, was a Brazilian singer and composer and one of the founders of the manguebeat cultural movement. He died in a car accident in 1997 in Recife, Pernambuco, at the age of 30.

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