Raul Seixas

Raul Seixas

1945 - 1989

“I'd rather be this walking metamorphosis than having that old formed opinion about everything.”

Biography

Raul Seixas was born in Salvador, Bahia. As a child living near the United States consulate, he became fluent in the English language, and was introduced to early rock and roll records of artists such as Little Richard, Jerry Lee Lewis and Elvis Presley.

Elvis's music in particular was influential in young Raul's decision to become a musician. At the age of twelve, Seixas formed his first group, The Panthers.

Following the promises of fame and fortune, the band moved to Rio de Janeiro in 1967. In the following year they released their first and only album on the Odeon label, which included a Portuguese language version of the Beatles' song "Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds" among many original numbers.

On 1971 he start a relationship with esoteric author Paulo Coelho. Beginning with Krig-Há-Bandolo in 1973. Through Coelho, Seixas was introduced to the work of controversial English mystic Aleister Crowley, which influenced their collaboration. The influence extended not only to music, but also to plans for the creation of the "Alternative Society".

The project was considered subversive by members of the Brazilian military, which imprisoned all prospective members of the group. Seixas and Coelho are reported to have been tortured during their imprisonment.

Album

1968 – Raulzito e os Panteras 1971 – Sociedade da Grã-Ordem Kavernista Apresenta Sessão das 10 1973 – Os 24 Maiores Sucessos da Era 1973 – Krig-ha, Bandolo! 1974 – O Rebu 1974 – Gita 1975 – 20 Anos de Rock 1975 – Novo Aeon 1976 – Há 10 Mil Anos Atrás 1977 – Raul Rock Seixas 1977 – O Dia em que a Terra Parou 1978 – Mata Virgem 1979 – Por Quem Os Sinos Dobram 1980 – Abre-Te Sésamo 1983 – Raul Seixas 1984 – Metrô Linha 743 1985 – 30 Anos de Rock 1985 – Let Me Sing My Rock And Roll 1986 – Raul Rock Seixas Volume 2 1987 – Caroço de Manga 1987 – Uah-Bap-Lu-Bap-Lah-Béin-Bum! 1988 – A Pedra do Gênesis 1989 – A Panela do Diabo

Rauls Death

Perhaps as a result of his drug addiction and alcoholism, the rate and quality of Seixas' releases slowed through the late-1970s and throughout the 1980s.

In later life Seixas suffered from diabetes and pancreatitis. At 5:00 AM on Monday, 21 August 1989, Seixas died of cardiac arrest, the result of acute pancreatitis brought on by his diabetes and not having taken insulin the night before.

His final album, A Panela do Diabo, a partnership with fellow rocker Marcelo Nova was released two days before his death.

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