Rita Lee Jones, a rock singer, composer, and author from Brazil, lived from 31 December 1947 until 8 May 2023.
In 1966, Lee joined forces with Arnaldo Baptista and Sérgio Dias to establish the band Os Mutantes. Five albums were issued by the group between 1968 and 1972.
During that time, Lee also recorded her first two solo albums, however, they were made in collaboration with Os Mutantes bandmates.
She declined to join the band when it revived in 2006, claiming that it was an effort to “earn money to pay for geriatrics.”
Why is Rita Lee famous?
Rita Lee, whose musical career lasted more than 50 years, was a founding member of Os Mutantes, one of Brazil’s most important rock bands. She was also well-recognized for being a vegan and an animal rights activist.
How great is Rita Lee?
Over 55 million recordings have been sold globally by her. In Brazil, Rita Lee: Uma Autobiografia, her autobiography, was the year’s best-selling non-fiction title.