Jimmy London (rock singer)

This article is about the Brazilian rock singer. For the reggae singer, see Jimmy London (reggae singer).
Jimmy London

Jimmy in Laguna, Santa Catarina at Festival Agosto Negro 2013
Background information
Birth name Bruno Munk London
Born (1975-06-05) June 5, 1975
Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro
Origin Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Genres Hardcore punk, heavy metal, cowpunk, punk rock
Occupation(s) Singer, songwriter, record producer, television host, voice actor
Instruments Voice
Years active 1996-present
Associated acts Matanza
Website http://www.matanza.com.br/

Bruno Munk London (born June 5, 1975), better known as Jimmy London, is a Brazilian musician, 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

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 the program Rockgol, Paulo Bonfá e Marco Bianchi, live on national TV. This was viewed by some as a possible marketing ploy designed to promote Pimp My Ride Brasil, which he hosted.[1][2]

References

  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. Retrieved 2010-03-31.

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