Bixo da Seda
| Company type | Band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 1967 in Porto Alegre, Brazil |
| Founder | Fughetti Luz, Mimi Lessa, Marcos Lessa, Wilmar Ignácio Seade Santana (Peco), Edson Espíndola |
| Defunct | 1980 (initial split) |
| Fate | Disbanded due to financial difficulties; sporadic reunions since late 1990s |
| Headquarters | Rio de Janeiro , Brazil |
Area served | Brazil |
Key people | Fughetti Luz, Mimi Lessa, Marcos Lessa, Wilmar Ignácio Seade Santana (Peco), Edson Espíndola, Zé Vicente Brizola, Cláudio Vera Cruz, Renato Ladeira |
| Products | Studio albums: Por Favor, Sucesso (1969), Bixo da Seda (1976); multiple singles |
Number of employees | 5–6 (band members) |
Bixo da Seda—originally known as Liverpool and later as Liverpool Sound—was a rock group from Brazil, established in Porto Alegre in 1967.
Following their participation in music festivals, the band moved to Rio de Janeiro after securing a contract with a prominent record label. They produced one studio album titled Por Favor, Sucesso along with multiple singles before their initial split in 1972. The group reassembled in 1973, relocated once more to Rio, recorded a second self-titled album, and embarked on a tour across Brazil. Financial strains ultimately caused their dissolution in 1980. From the late 1990s onward, they have reunited sporadically for live performances.
Liverpool
The band was formed in 1967 in Vila do IAPI, Porto Alegre, by Fughetti Luz (vocals), Mimi Lessa (lead guitar), Marcos Lessa (rhythm guitar), Wilmar Ignácio Seade Santana (bass), and Edson Espíndola (drums). Initially, their repertoire consisted of covers from the Beatles, the Rolling Stones, and the Who, performed throughout Rio Grande do Sul. In 1968, they entered the II Festival Universitário da Música Popular Brasileira in Porto Alegre with Carlinhos Hartlieb's "Por Favor, Sucesso," which qualified them for the IV Festival Internacional da Canção held in Rio de Janeiro. Although they did not advance to the finals there, this exposure led to a contract with the local label Equipe.
Their debut album, Por Favor, Sucesso, was released in 1969 and included songs by Hartlieb as well as Hermes Aquino & Laís Marques, alongside original tracks. The record showcased influences from Tropicália and psychedelic rock genres. Several singles were also launched during this period. In the 21st century, the album saw international reissues that helped establish a modest cult following comparable to that of Os Mutantes. In 1970, the band contributed the soundtrack for Xavier de Oliveira’s film Marcelo Zona Sul. After their contract expired in 1971, they released a single under the name Liverpool Sound through Polydor/Phonogram—"Hei Menina" / "Fale"—with "Hei Menina" becoming a popular hit. Their appearance on TV Globo’s Som Livre Exportação preceded their breakup in 1972 as members pursued individual endeavors: Fughetti Luz married and relocated abroad; Peco traveled across Brazil; others returned to Porto Alegre.
Bixo da Seda
In 1973, former Liverpool members—excluding Fughetti Luz—reunited and adopted the name Bixo da Seda at the suggestion of guitarist Zé Vicente Brizola. After leading brief projects in Porto Alegre, Fughetti returned as vocalist. By 1975, they had moved again to Rio de Janeiro and regularly performed in Rio, São Paulo, and Belo Horizonte. Prior to this transition, original members Peco, Zé Vicente Brizola, and Cláudio Vera Cruz left the group; keyboardist Renato Ladeira (formerly of A Bolha) and bassist Marcos Lessa joined their ranks. This formation recorded a self-titled album released by GEL through Continental Records, featuring a sound heavily influenced by progressive rock bands such as Yes, Genesis, King Crimson, and Pink Floyd. The band toured extensively throughout Brazil but eventually disbanded in 1980 due to financial difficulties maintaining their lifestyle in Rio.
Later reunions
Bixo da Seda has occasionally reunited without Fughetti Luz, including performances with vocal duties handled by Marcelo Guimarães and guitar work by Marcelo Truda during these later appearances.
Liverpool and Liverpool Sound
- Fughetti Luz: lead vocals
- Mimi Lessa: lead guitarist
- Marcos Lessa: rhythm guitarist
- Peco (Wilmar Ignácio Seade Santana): bassist
- Edson Espíndola: drummer
Bixo da Seda
- Original line-up
- Mimi Lessa: lead guitar and vocals
- Zé Vicente Brizola: rhythm guitar and vocals
- Marcos Lessa: rhythm guitar and vocals
- Cláudio Vera Cruz: keyboards and vocals
- Peco (Wilmar Ignácio Seade Santana): bass guitar and vocals
- Edson Espíndola: drums and vocals
- Line-up for album recording
- Fughetti Luz: vocalist
- Mimi Lessa: guitarist and vocalist
- Renato Ladeira: keyboardist and vocalist
- Marcos Lessa: bassist and vocalist
- Edson Espíndola: drummer and vocalist
Studio albums
| Year | Album Title | Record Label | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | Por Favor, Sucesso | Equipe | credited as Liverpool |
| 1976 | Bixo da Seda | Gravações Elétricas S.A. through Continental | none |
Singles
| Year | Single Title | Label | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | Liverpool | Equipe | released under the name Liverpool |
| 1970 | Marcelo Zona Sul | Equipe | issued as Liverpool |
| 1969 | Por Favor, Sucesso / Olhai os Lírios dos Campos | Equipe | performed as Liverpool |
| 1971 | Hei Menina / Fale | Phonogram via Polydor | under the name Liverpool Sound |
Guest appearances
| Year | Compilation Title | Label | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | Som Tropical | GEL distributed by Continental | none |
| 1993 | A Música de Porto Alegre - Rock | Independent release | none |