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Jimmy London (rock singer)

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Jimmy London
London in Laguna, Santa Catarina at Festival Agosto Negro in 2013
Background information
Birth nameBruno Munk London
Born (1975-06-05) 5 June 1975 (age 49)
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
OriginRio de Janeiro, Brazil
GenresHardcore punk, heavy metal, cowpunk, punk rock
Occupation(s)Singer, songwriter, record producer, television host, voice actor
InstrumentVoice
Years active1996–present
Websitehttp://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

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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

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  1. ^ "Barraco ao vivo no "Rockgol", da MTV, foi armação". Folha Online. 2007-08-15. Retrieved 2010-03-31.
  2. ^ "Entrevista: Matanza". POA SHOW. 2009-12-14. Archived from the original on 2010-04-07. Retrieved 2010-03-31.
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