Zé Rodrix (Portuguese pronunciation:[ˈzɛʁoˈdɾiks]; 25 November 1947 – 22 May 2009) was a Brazilian composer, instrumentalist, and singer. He was well known in his native country for performing with musical ensemblesSá, Rodrix & Guarabyra, Som Imaginário and Momento Quatro.
A native of Rio de Janeiro, José Rodrigues Trindade used a modified spelling of his middle name as part of his stage name throughout a career that spanned over four decades. Som Imaginario, with another well-known member, Robertinho Silva, accompanied Milton Nascimento and Gal Costa[1] and, in 1971, Elis Regina's recording of his rock-rural "Casa no Campo" (with Tavito) became a huge hit.[2] During the 1970s, Sá e Guarabyra would continue as a duo while Rodrix pursued a solo career. Both acts played what they described as "rural rock", "a synthesis of the escapist dream depicted in the American folk-rock songs of the '60s within the reality of upcountry Brazil".[3]
A longtime resident of São Paulo, Zé Rodrix died of natural causes at the age of 61.[4]
Discography
Group albums
1968: Momento Quatro - with Momento Quatro (Philips)
1970: Som Imaginário - with Som Imaginário (Odeon)
1971: Passado, Presente & Futuro - with Sá, Rodrix e Guarabyra (Odeon)
1973: Terra - with Sá, Rodrix & Guarabyra (Odeon)
2001: Outra Vez na Estrada - Ao Vivo - with Sá, Rodrix & Guarabyra (Som Livre)
2008: Amanhã - with Sá, Rodrix & Guarabyra (Som Livre)
Solo albums
1973: I Acto (Odeon)
1974: Quem Sabe Sabe Quem Não Sabe Não Precisa Saber (Odeon)
1976: Soy Latino Americano (EMI-Odeon)
1977: Quando Será? (EMI-Odeon)
1979: Hora Extra (EMI-Odeon)
1979: Sempre Livre (RCA Victor)
1981: Seu Abelardo/Rock do Planalto (Continental)
1983: Saqueando a Cidade - with Joelho de Porco (Lira Paulistana/Continental)
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