Dominó

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Dominó
Origin	São Paulo, Brazil
Genres	Teen Pop, Pop Rock
Years active	1984 - 2009
Labels	Promoart

Dominó was a Brazilian boy band created by television presenter Gugu Liberato that had its heyday in the 1980s and then in the late 1990s. This band sold about 6 million copies in Brazil in the 1980s. Its original lineup had , Nill, Marcos Quintela and Marcelo Rodrigues. The biggest hits were "Ela Não Gosta de Mim," "Companheiro", "'P. da Vida", "Manequim" and "Com Todos Menos Comigo."

Between 1992 and 1995, the actor and television presenter Rodrigo Faro was part of the group. With the formation of Rodrigo Phavanello, Rodriguinho, Cristiano Garcia and Eber Albêncio, the band achieved national fame in 1997 with the song "", which became a great commercial success and sold over three million copies in this period in Brazil.

History[]

Beginnings (1984)[]

Designed along the lines of Puerto Rican boy band Menudo (band), Dominó appeared in 1984 with the hit "Companheiro". When Menudo broke out in Brazil, Augusto Liberato, through his Promoart agency, decided to form a nationalized version of the group. For the formation of the group, several boys aged between 14 and 15 years underwent auditions in which they had to learn to sing and dance. The selected boys were Affonso Celso Lucatelli Nigro (), Lenilson dos Santos (Nill), Marcos Roberto Quintela (Marcos) and Marcelo Henrique Rodrigues (Marcelo). In 1984, the group released a CBS Compact Disc with two versions of successes of the Mexican group Timbiriche, "Ela Não Gosta de Mim" and "Companheiro", which was the first song to break out on the radio, complemented by a video clip released on Globo's program Fantástico.^[1]

International success and "dominómania" (1985-1988)[]

In 1985, when Dominó was already a fever, the group released their first LP on CBS which included, in addition to the famous "Companheiro" and "Ela Não Gosta de Mim", the single "Ainda Sou Você" from that album. Moreover, it had the special participation of the Turma do Balão Mágico group on the tracks "Chega Mais Um Pouco" and "Fim de Semana". In 1986, in addition to being a constant presence on TV shows, especially the TVS, Dominó gained a special station at a resort. In the same year the Dominó released a record in Spanish and broke into the Latin market. This LP had a remake of "Lindo Balão Azul" by Guilherme Arantes. Here, the second album was followed by hits "Guerreiros", "Mariá", "Amor e Música" and "Jura de Amor".

In 1987, Dominó had already spent three years on the road and was a success with the public and critics. The third LP was the culmination of "dominómania" plaguing the country. This album featured hits like " 'P. da Vida," which sold much at its launch, followed by "Manequim" and "Medusa". That same year, they participated in the film Os Fantasmas Trapalhões along with his godfather and entrepreneur Gugu Liberato. In 1988, the "Black Album", as it is known, showed the group maturing and brought more reflective character songs. This LP brought the hits "Com Todos Menos Comigo," "Bruta Ansiedade" and "As Palavras" with the special participation of Angélica, who at the time was presenter of Clube da Criança and Milk Shake programs in Rede Manchete. That same year the quartet also participated in two films: Os Heróis Trapalhões - Uma Aventura na Selva and Os Trapalhões na Terra dos Monstros, where they sing the "Paradise" song. They have sold about 6 million copies throughout Brazil.

Nill's exit, the appearance of the thumb and new formations (1989-1995)[]

All went well until Nill left the group and started a solo career. The farewell was on the Viva a Noite program on 19 October 1989. Promoart preferred to follow the group's career with only three members and released in 1990, the fifth LP that was accompanied by bands "Maria", "Felicidade Já" and "Leilão". However, since the departure of Nill, the group had lost much of its popularity and its media presence.

This was also due to the formation of the Polegar (youth band also released by Promoart Shows) group. Unlike Dominó, Polegar did not use choreographies but musical instruments, and stood out for being the first youth band launched at a national level, formed by Alan Frank, , and Ricardo Costa.

The Dominó group also released another self-titled album in 1992, but no longer had its main member and vocalist , who left the group few months before the LP was recorded. Promoart and Sony Music, which had bought CBS Records, chose to reactivate the quartet, choosing two new members: a boy named Italo Coutinho^[2] and the host of the children's program ZYB Bom of the Rede Bandeirantes, Rodrigo Faro. The single "Sem Compromisso" was the only success of the album, which was sung by Marcelo Rodrigues and had the special participation of his girlfriend at the time, the host of the SBT, Mara Maravilha. Then came "Ó Que Eu Te Ponho," a song that was well-publicized on TV and had early success.

In 1993, Marcos Quintela left the group and was replaced by Fabio.^[3] In this same year, it was Marcelo Rodrigues' turn to bid farewell on the Sabadão program, in which he recalled the old hit "Manequim". Valmir was introduced in his place. The lineup became: Rodrigo Faro, Italo Coutinho, Fabio and Valmir.

In 1995, there was more training, this time with members Rodrigo Phavanello, Eber Albêncio, Valmir and Ricardo. The group launched the provocative album that came with the single "Oh Carol," a version of Neil Sedaka song.

Without Promoart, forgetfulness and return (1997-2006)[]

Soon after 1992, the group was forgotten, but in 1997, the group reappeared and returned to make success, thanks to the song "Baila, Baila Comigo". This lineup consisted of Rodrigo Phavanello, Eber Albêncio, Rodriguinho and Cristiano Garcia. The album Comvido! sold 290,000 copies in France, and the group performed in countries such as Turkey, Tunisia and Lebanon.^[4] This same formation also recorded an album called "Give me love" in 1999 and that same year they recorded a clip of the music Diz Que Sim in Jordan of the same album.

In 2001, with the departure of Rodrigo Phavanello, Klaus Hee joined the group and they recorded the album "La bomba". As the name says, the single "La Bomba" was the flagship and recorded in Spanish but in Brazil was also recorded by the Band Braga Boys, but in Portuguese.

After a few years, the group returned in 2003 with new members and new proposal, but no longer belonging to Promoart. The businessman paid just the right when using Dominó marks to Gugu Liberato. The training consisted of Maike Eversong, Ricky Fell, Diego Pompeu and Leandro Lemos. Then Maike Eversong exited (in 2002) and two members entered. One was Julio Street (official cover of Backstreet Boys), who was known in 1999 to 2002 for playing shows throughout Brazil and opening for the Backstreet Boys, doing shows on TV, and who is now a photographer. The other was former model and actor Arthur Cezar, who currently is in production of his first solo CD career with music copyright, in addition to directing the company Boulevard Productions, producer of musical shows and blockbusters of Musical de São Paulo. The group appeared a few times on television programs, such as the Domingo Legal, SBT, in July 2003, Superpop and Bom Dia Mulher programs of the RedeTV!. The songs were composed by the members and the singles were "Coração Parou" and "Baby", but the success did not last long. But this lineup was considered by the producer as the last official formation of the Dominó Group and the following, only as a test phase.

BMD and more lineup changes (2008-2009)[]

In 2008 the former members Arthur Cezar, Leandro Lemos, Alexandre Albertoni and the new member Isaac decided to form a new group called DMO.^[5] The group did not last and ended soon after. Earlier in 2007, Alexandre Albertoni (who is a cousin of model and presenter Gianne Albertoni) posed for the G Magazine.

In February 2008 there was a new selection to choose the new members in Rio de Janeiro and Rafael Pires, Vinicius, Thalis and Jojo were chosen to integrate the new formation. They were sharing an apartment in Barra da Tijuca and rehearsing, and recorded the first album that would have four new songs and eight remakes of the first formation. But this formation was considered as a testing phase by the productors and didn't last. In March, the singer Rafael Pires suffers a lightning-kidnapping and then is released; at the time the news reverberated on TV stations.

According to the newspaper O Globo, the group would until, by April 2008, perform on the Domingo Legal (SBT) program with Afonso Nigro and Rodriguinho, but then there were no more group news.^[6]

In late 2008 they launched the new formation at the ExpoBauru-SP agricultural inaugural party, for an audience of more than 60 thousand people. The group launched by the SBT TV network had members João Paulo Damazio, Leandro Naiss, Rachid Camargo and Thiago Ruffineli.^[7] The group disbanded in 2009.

Media[]

• On 22 August 2009, the Dominó was remembered in the "Lata Velha" of the Rede Globo's program Caldeirão do Huck and had the appearance of and actress and model Luciana Vendramini, who participated in the 1987 music video "Manequim".^[8]
• On 22 May 2010, aired the program Rede Record's program O Melhor do Brasil with Rodrigo Faro doing an imitation of Dominó. The songs were remembered "Manequim", "Companheiro" and "" P.da Vida".^[9]
• On May 31, 2010, former members Nill and Marcelo appeared in Programa do Gugu on Rede Record along with two former members of Polegar, Alex Gill and Alan Frank, and also with two former members of the Boomerang group.
• Nill, former member and now lawyer, gospel singer and pastor was interviewed by TV Fame RedeTV!. The interview was broadcast on 12 June 2010.^[10]
• On February 18, 2012, Rodrigo Faro has a stake in Legendary program with Marcos Mion, which mimicked the Dominó group and danced the song "Manequim" while Faro singing.^[11]
• In the film Odeio o Dia dos Namorados, there's a scene that appears a poster of the first album in the room of the protagonist Deborah () set in the '80s.
• In 2014 by Rede Record, premiered the Domingokê framework in their programs of Rodrigo Faro, O Melhor do Brasil and A Hora do Faro. The band of the table is led by Afonso Nigro.^[12]
• In 2015, the Domingo Show program of Record Television Network, presenter Geraldo Luis made a tribute to Rodrigo Faro, taking the stage of the program four different seasons of members of the Dominó Group, with highlights to Rodrigo Faro and Rodrigo Phavanello.

Former members[]

Original lineup[]

• (1984-1991)
• Nill (Lenilson dos Santos) (1984-1989)
• Marcos Quintela (1984-1993)
• Marcelo Rodrigues (1984-1993)

Others[]

• Rodrigo Faro (1992-1995)
• Italian Coutinho (1992-1995)
• Fabio (1993-1995)
• Ricardo (1995)
• Valmir (1995)
• Rodrigo Phavanello (1995-2001)
• Eber Rodrigues Albêncio (1995-2001)
• Cristiano Momense Garcia (1996-2001)
• Rodrigo Lázaro de Paula (Rodriguinho) (1997-2001)
• Klaus Hee (2001-2003)
• Maike Eversong (2001-2003)
• Ricky Fell (2003-2008)
• Pompey Diego (2003-2008)
• Arthur Cezar (2003 - 2008)
• Julio Street (2003 - 2008)
• Leandro Lemos (2003-2008)
• Alexandre Albertoni (2008)
• Isaac (2008)
• Rafael Pires (2008)
• Vinicius (2008)
• Thalis (2008)
• Jojo (2008)
• John Paul Damazio (2008-2009)
• Leandro Naiss (2008-2009)
• Rachid Camargo (2008-2009)
• Thiago Ruffineli (2008-2009)

Discography[]

Studio albums[]

• Dominó (1985)
• Dominó (1986)
• Dominó (1987)
• Dominó (1988)
• Dominó (1990)
• Dominó (1992)
• Provocante (1995)
• Ritmos Latinos (1996)
• Comvido! (1997)
• Give Me Love (1999)
• Dominó (2001)
• Vem Ver (2003)^[13]

Collections[]

• Hits (1988)
• 20 SuperSucessos (1997)
• Brilhantes (1999)

Singles[]

• "Ela Não Gosta de Mim"
• "Companheiro"(também lado b de "Ela Não Gosta de Mim")
• "Ainda Sou Você"
• "A Moto" (também lado b de "Companheiro")
• "Vem Pra Mim"
• "Ei! Garota"
• "Guerreiros"
• "Mariá"
• "Jura de Amor"
• "Amor e Música"
• "Nada Que Eu Quero Mais"
• "Dançando Com Ela"
• "P. da Vida"
• "Manequim"
• "Medusa"
• "Tudo a Ver Com o Teu Olhar"
• "Linha e Carretel"
• "Com Todos Menos Comigo"
• "As Palavras" (com Angélica)
• "Dono de Mim"
• "Nada Pra Mim"
• "Bruta Ansiedade"
• "Maria"
• "Felicidade Já"
• "Leilão"
• "O Que Eu Te Ponho"
• "Sem Compromisso" (com Mara Maravilha)
• "Bum Bum"
• "Vem Provar"
• "Oh! Carol"
• "Põe, Põe"
• "Baila, Baila Comigo"
• "Estoy Queriendo Contigo"
• "Diz Que Sim"
• "La Bomba"
• "Não Diga Não"
• "Coração Parou"
• "Baby"

Other Songs[]

• "Chega Mais Um Pouco" (with the Turma do Balão Mágico)
• "Fim de Semana" (with the Turma do Balão Mágico)
• "Lindo Balón Azul" (released only in Spain and Venezuela)

Filmography[]

Vídeo Clips[]

• Companheiro (1985)
• Ela Não Gosta de Mim (1985)
• Nem Romeu, Nem Julieta (1985)
• Ei, Garota (1985)
• Ainda Sou Você (1985)
• Jura de Amor (1986)
• Guerreiros (1986)
• Manequim (1987)
• "P" da Vida (1987)
• Com Todos Menos Comigo (1988)
• Maria (1990)
• O Que Eu Te Ponho (1992)
• Vem Provar (1993)
• Baila, Baila Comigo (1997)
• Estoy Queriendo Contigo (1997)
• Diz Que Sim (1999)

Shows and movies[]

Year	Title	Role	Note
1984	Balão Mágico (TV program)	Dominó (Afonso, Nill, Marcelo and Marcos)	Special participation
1987	(film)	Dominó (Afonso, Nill, Marcelo and Marcos)	Adjuncts
1988	(film)	Dominó (Afonso, Nill, Marcelo and Marcos)	Adjuncts
1988	(film)	Dominó (Afonso, Nill, Marcelo and Marcos)	Adjuncts
1989	(film)	Dominó (Afonso, Nill, Marcelo and Marcos)	Special participation

References[]

External links[]

• https://www.discogs.com/artist/1214550-Domin%C3%B3
• http://www.last.fm/pt/music/Domin%C3%B3
• http://www.letras.com.br/#!domino