Leandro Lopes
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January 24, 1984
Leandro Lopes | |
|---|---|
| Born | Leandro Lopes Luis January 24, 1984 |
| Genres | Pop, axé |
| Occupations | Singer, songwriter |
| Instruments | Vocals, guitar |
| Years active | 2006–present |
| Labels | Sony BMG (2006–2007) Universal Music Group (2008–present) |
Leandro Lopes Luiz (born January 24, 1984),[1] best known as Leandro Lopes, is a Brazilian pop rock and axé music singer and songwriter.
He rose to fame after winning the first season of the reality television show Ídolos Brazil.[2] He also received the nickname "Pica-Pau" (Woody Woodpecker, 1940s cartoon series) because of his red-dyed hair at one point in his career.[3]
Leandro Lopes was born on January 24, 1984 in Santíssimo neighborhood of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Adopted at age 15, he played drums in a pop rock band. At 16, he segued to a frontman role and joined a pop rock and heavy metal band. He then began performing at night, partying with his best friend of 13 years.[4][5]
His repertoire includes the musical inspiration from artists such as Zé Ramalho and Bruce Dickinson from Iron Maiden.[4][5]
Ídolos Brazil
Overview
Lopes auditioned for the first season of Ídolos Brazil on Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro.
Performances
| Week # | Theme | Song Choice | Original Artist | Order # | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Audition | Auditioner's Choice | "Tempos Modernos" | Lulu Santos | N/A | Advanced |
| Theater | First Solo | "A Sombra Da Maldade" | Cidade Negra | N/A | Advanced |
| Top 30 | Semi-final/Group 3 | "Noite Do Prazer" | Cláudio Zoli | 10 | Advanced |
| Top 10 | My Idol | "Paraíso" | Cláudio Zoli | 6 | Safe |
| Top 9 | Male Singers | "Último Romântico" | Lulu Santos | 8 | Safe |
| Top 8 | Female Singers | "Lanterna dos Afogados" | Cássia Eller | 1 | Safe |
| Top 7 | Birth Year Songs | "Frisson" | Tunai | 4 | Safe |
| Top 6 | Jovem Pan Hits | "Do Seu Lado" | Jota Quest | 6 | Safe |
| Top 5 | Jovem Guarda | "O Bom" | Eduardo Araújo | 3 | Safe |
| "Vem Me Ajudar" | The Fevers | 8 | |||
| Top 4 | Brazil Regional | "Eva" | Rádio Táxi | 3 | Safe |
| "Admirável Gado Novo" | Zé Ramalho | 7 | |||
| Top 3 | Contestant's Choice | "As Sete Vampiras" | Léo Jaime | 2 | Safe |
| "Eu Me Rendo" | Fábio Júnior | 5 | |||
| Top 2 | Winner's Single | "Deixo A Voz Me Levar" | Leandro Lopes | 2 | Winner |
| Challenging Songs | "Queixa" | Caetano Veloso | 4 | ||
| Judge's Choice | "Quero Te Encontrar" | Kid Abelha | 6 | ||
| Best of the Season | "Paraíso" | Cláudio Zoli | 8 | ||
| Celebrity Duet | "Admirável Gado Novo" with Zé Ramalho |
Zé Ramalho | 10 |