Gerson King Combo facts for kids
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Gérson Rodrigues Côrtes, known as Gerson King Combo, was a Brazilian singer and songwriter. He was born on November 30, 1943, and passed away on September 22, 2020. He was famous for his soul and funk music.
Who Was Gerson King Combo?
Gerson King Combo was born in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. He started his music journey by performing on a TV show called Hoje é Dia de Rock. In the 1960s, he helped start a music group named Formula 7 and sang with them.
The Black Rio Movement
In the 1970s, Gerson King Combo became a very important part of a music and cultural movement. This movement was called Black Rio. It was all about soul and funk music. Many dance clubs started opening in the neighborhoods of Rio. This helped the Black Rio movement become famous across Brazil.
Record companies became interested in this new sound. Because of this, Gerson King Combo recorded his two most popular albums. These were "Gerson King Combo" in 1977 and "Gerson King Combo - Volume II" in 1978. His songs like "Mandamentos Black", "God Save the King", "Funk Brother Soul", and "Good Bye" became big hits. People loved them on the radio and in dance clubs.
Later Career and Legacy
As the Black Rio movement became less popular, Gerson King Combo stopped making music. He started working as an event organizer instead. However, in the late 1990s, people rediscovered his music. He began to perform and record again. He released two more albums.
Gerson King Combo is seen as one of the most important Black Brazilian musicians. He is often mentioned alongside other great artists like Tim Maia, Hyldon, and Cassiano.
His Passing
Gerson King Combo passed away on September 22, 2020, in Rio de Janeiro. He was 76 years old. He died due to health problems related to diabetes.
