The video discusses the life and death of Renato Russo, the lead singer of the Brazilian rock band Legião Urbana. Born on March 27, 1960, in Rio de Janeiro, Russo grew up in a musical family and was influenced by punk rock and British bands like The Clash and Sex Pistols. He formed his first band, Electric Abortion, but it was not successful. In 1982, he formed Legião Urbana, which achieved great success and became one of the most popular bands in Brazil.
Russo struggled with personal problems, including a bone disease, depression, and addiction to heroin. In 1990, he publicly admitted to being bisexual, and in 1993, he was diagnosed with HIV. He tried to overcome his addiction and released solo work, but his health continued to decline.
In his final days, Russo was bedridden and suffered from anorexia, weighing only 40 kg. He died on October 11, 1996, at the age of 36, due to complications from AIDS, including chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and a urinary infection. Ten days later, the remaining members of Legião Urbana announced the end of the band.
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1. Renato Russo, also known as Renato Russian, was born on March 27, 1960, in Rio de Janeiro.
2. He grew up on Governador Island and later moved to New York with his family at the age of 7.
3. After two years, the Manfredini family returned to Brazil in 1973 and settled in Brasília.
4. Renato was diagnosed with a bone disease at the age of 15 and had to undergo surgery.
5. During his recovery, Renato became reclusive and developed a passion for music.
6. He began teaching English culture and later started performing solo in bars in Brasília.
7. Renato met André Pretorius, a musician, and they formed a band called Electric Abortion.
8. The band was not successful, but it was during this time that Renato wrote songs like "Legião" and "Veraneio Vascaína".
9. Renato formed the band Legião Urbana with Marcelo Bonfá, Eduardo Paraná, and Paulo Guimarães.
10. The band went through several lineup changes, with Dinho Ouro Preto and Given Villa Lobos joining later.
11. Renato publicly admitted to being bisexual in 1990.
12. He was diagnosed with HIV in 1990.
13. Renato met his partner, Scott, who introduced him to heroin, leading to addiction.
14. In 1993, Renato checked into a clinic to overcome his addiction.
15. He released his first solo album in 1994, which was entirely in English.
16. Renato's health began to decline due to anorexia and AIDS-related complications.
17. He died on October 11, 1996, at the age of 36, due to chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and urinary infection caused by AIDS.
18. Ten days after Renato's death, Given Villa Lobos and Marcelo Bonfá announced the end of Legião Urbana.