Charlie Brown Jr Band

Charlie Brown Jr is a Brazilian band of rock formed in the 90s, in the city of Santos, SãoPaulo. The Band plays hardcore with some influence of hip hop and its lyrics criticize the society from the young people´s point of view. All the members of the band were born in the city of Santos, except the singer “Chorão”, who was born in São Paulo. “Chorão” named Alexander Abrão arrived in Santos after a difficult and traumatic infancy at the age of 17 years old showing interest in practicing skate.

One day, in a local bar, the vocalist of another band had to be replaced and Chorão was invited to be the new one. When the bassist left the band, Chorão met a boy. His nickname was “Champignon”, the new bassist, a child of only 12 years old at the time. Some time later, Chorão decided to form his own band, inviting Champignon and Pelado (a drummer, his friend). Later, “Marcão” and Tiago (guitar players) formed the band for the first time. The band, still without a name, continued presenting in Santos. The inspiration for the name came when Chorão crashed his car in a tent of coconut. Its name was "Charlie Brown". The name "Jr." came soon after explaining the fact that the band is considered the “son" of a generation of musicians and bands like “Planet Hemp” (another Brazilian famous band).

Later, the musical producer Rick Bonadio invited the band to record a demo. The producer liked the song he heard and soon “Charlie Brown Jr” signed contract with “Virgin Records”. In April 2005, “Champignon”, “Marcão” and “Pelado” left the band because of "musical divergences". (we don´t know if that was the real reason). Rumor had it that “Chorão” dismissed them.

Since then, the band has new musicians: Charlie Brown Jr Heitor Vilela Gomes, Pingüim and Thiago Castanho, defining the new and current formation of the band.




Project from
Nata Aguilar Duek and Matheus do Nascimento Neri
Starter 4
Teacher Renata

Centro Britânico
Perdizes Branch