Os Cascavelletes
| Industry | Music |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1986 |
| Founder | Flávio Basso, Nei Van Soria, Frank Jorge, Alexandre Barea |
| Defunct | 1991 |
| Headquarters | Porto Alegre , Brazil |
| Products | Rock music |
Os Cascavelletes were a rock ensemble originating from Porto Alegre, Brazil, recognized for achieving nationwide acclaim alongside their closely linked act TNT. Their musical approach was influenced by 1950s rockabilly and iconic groups such as The Rolling Stones and The Beatles, characterized by humorous, explicit, and sexually charged lyrics within a self-styled "porno rock" category. Notable songs include "Sob um Céu de Blues", "Menstruada", "Estou Amando uma Mulher", "Eu Quis Comer Você", and their 1989 breakthrough "Nêga Bombom".
The band’s name, created by founders Flávio Basso and Nei Van Soria, is a fusion of the Portuguese word "cascavel" (meaning rattlesnake) and the name of the 1960s American girl group, the Marvelettes.
History
In 1986, Flávio Basso and Nei Van Soria parted ways with their previous band TNT due to artistic disagreements with their label, RCA Records. They then established Os Cascavelletes alongside Frank Jorge and Alexandre Barea, who would later form the heavy metal band Rosa Tattooada. The group’s initial exposure came in 1987 with the release of an underground demo tape titled Vórtex Demo.
Their 1988 self-titled EP included six tracks, combining three songs from the demo with new compositions. The track "Estou Amando uma Mulher" received significant radio rotation and was featured on SBK Records' compilation Rio Grande do Rock. Subsequently, Frank Jorge left to concentrate on his own project, Graforreia Xilarmônica.
Luciano Albo took over bass duties from Jorge, while keyboardist Humberto Petinelli joined for their first full album, Rock'a'ula (1989), produced by Dé Palmeira, former bassist of Barão Vermelho. This album boosted their national recognition, particularly through the hit "Nêga Bombom", which was included in Rede Globo's soap opera Top Model (1989–1990).
Prior to their split in 1991, they released a 7" single featuring "Homossexual/Sob um Céu de Blues". After disbandment, members pursued individual careers; notably, Flávio Basso adopted the stage name Júpiter Maçã and released the critically acclaimed album A Sétima Efervescência in 1997.
The original lineup briefly reunited in 2007 to celebrate the tenth anniversary of Pop Rock FM. In 2008, former members of both Os Cascavelletes and TNT formed the supergroup Tenente Cascavel to pay tribute to their musical heritage.
Flávio Basso passed away on December 21, 2015, at age 47.
Final lineup
- Flávio Basso – lead vocals, electric guitar (1986–1991, 2007; deceased 2015)
- Nei Van Soria – lead vocals, electric guitar (1986–1991, 2007)
- Frank Jorge – bass guitar (1986–1989, 2007)
- Alexandre Barea – drums (1986–1991, 2007)
Previous members
- Luciano Albo – bass guitar (1989–1991)
- Humberto Petinelli – keyboards (1989–1991)
Timeline
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Studio albums
| Year | Album | Details |
|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Vórtex Demo
|
Demo recording |
| 1988 | Os Cascavelletes
|
EP (Extended play) |
| 1988 | Rio Grande do Rock
|
Compilation album |
| 1989 | Rock'a'ula
|
Full-length studio album |
Singles
| Year | Single | Album association |
|---|---|---|
| 1989 | "Nêga Bombom" | Rock'a'ula |
| 1991 | "Homossexual/Sob um Céu de Blues" | Released as a non-album single |