Jimmy London (rock singer)
Jimmy London | |
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Background information | |
Birth name | Bruno Munk London |
Born | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | 5 June 1975
Origin | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil |
Genres | Hardcore punk, heavy metal, cowpunk, punk rock |
Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter, record producer, television host, voice actor |
Instrument | Voice |
Years active | 1996–present |
Website | http://www.matanzaritual.com.br/ |
Bruno Munk London (born 5 June 1975), known professionally as Jimmy London, is a Brazilian musician, ex lead singer and co-founder of the hardcore punk band Matanza. In addition to his musical career, he was also the host of Pimp My Ride Brasil and the voice of "Fornalha", a character in the cartoon The Jorges, both appearing on MTV Brasil. He has also acted as a record producer, including the EP of garage rock band De'la Roque, whose drummer, Jonas, also plays in Matanza.
Controversy
[edit]He earned a reputation for having an explosive temper after two distinct incidents. In the first, he had a misunderstanding which nearly turned into a fight with the lead singer of NX Zero, Di Ferrero, at a football match. In the second, he got into an argument with the hosts of TV show Rockgol, Paulo Bonfá e Marco Bianchi, live on national TV. This was viewed by some as a possible marketing plot designed to promote Pimp My Ride Brasil, which he hosted.[1][2]
References
[edit]- ^ "Barraco ao vivo no "Rockgol", da MTV, foi armação". Folha Online. 2007-08-15. Retrieved 2010-03-31.
- ^ "Entrevista: Matanza". POA SHOW. 2009-12-14. Archived from the original on 2010-04-07. Retrieved 2010-03-31.