Erasmo Carlos
Erasmo Carlos | |
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Carlos in 2015 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Erasmo Esteves |
| Born | 5 June 1941 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil |
| Died | 22 November 2022 (aged 81) Rio de Janeiro, Brazil |
| Genres | |
| Occupation(s) | Singer-songwriter, actor |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals, guitar |
| Years active | 1958–2022 |
Erasmo Carlos (born Erasmo Esteves; 5 June 1941 – 22 November 2022) was a Brazilian singer and songwriter, most closely associated with his friend and longtime collaborator Roberto Carlos (no relation). Together, they created many chart hits including "É proibido fumar", "Sentado à beira do caminho", "Além do horizonte", "Amigo" and "Festa de arromba".
A core member of the Jovem Guarda ("Young Guard") scene of 1960s Brazilian pop-rock, Erasmo often appeared on television, in magazines and feature films with fellow teen idols Roberto Carlos and Wanderléa.