Rita Lee
Brazilian musician (1947–2023) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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For the Playboy Playmate of the Month, see Rita Lee (model).
Rita Lee Jones[lower-alpha 1] (31 December 1947 – 8 May 2023) was a Brazilian rock musician, singer and songwriter. She was a member of the band Os Mutantes and a popular figure in Brazilian entertainment. She was also known for being an animal rights activist and a vegan. She sold more than 55 million records worldwide.[1] Her autobiography Rita Lee: Uma Autobiografia was the best-selling non-fiction book of 2017 in Brazil.[2]
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Born | Rita Lee Jones (1947-12-31)31 December 1947 São Paulo, Brazil |
Died | 8 May 2023(2023-05-08) (aged 75) São Paulo, Brazil |
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Years active | 1966–2023 |
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Formerly of | Os Mutantes |
Website | ritalee |
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