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Skank
Skank, formed in 1991 in Belo Horizonte, Brazil, began as a local ensemble led
by guitarist and vocalist Samuel Rosa, keyboardist Henrique Portugal, bassist
Lelo Zaneti, and drummer Haroldo Ferretti; the group released their independent
self‑titled album Skank in 1992, which sold 1,200 copies in 45 days and
attracted Sony Music’s interest, leading to a contract with the Chaos label. The
debut album’s singles, "O Homem Que Sabia Demais" and "Tanto", propelled the
band onto a national tour, and the follow‑up album Calango (1994) produced hits
such as "É Proibido Fumar" and "Jackie ...
