Tutti Frutti was a Brazilian rock band formed in the early 1970s by musicians living in the Pompeia neighbourhood, in São Paulo. Between 1973 and 1978, with leading guitarist Luís Sérgio Carlini, the band accompanied Rita Lee in her shows after she had left Os Mutantes.Tutti Frutti, do bairro Pompeia à lenda do rock nacional, nos anos setenta This proved to be a successful association, making Tutti Frutti one of the most prominent Brazilian rock groups in the 1970s. They recorded with Rita Lee several national hits as "Agora só Falta Você", "Esse Tal de Roque Enrow", "Ovelha Negra", "Corista de Rock", "Miss Brasil 2000" and "Jardins da Babilônia". After the association with her came to an end in 1978, the band continued to perform with lead singer Simbas until they finally broke up in 1981. Carlini, who owned the Tutti Frutti brand name, has attempted various other formations since then, achieving only limited success.
In 1981, various ex-members of the band joined to form a new rock group named Rádio Táxi, that went on to release a string of hit singles in the early/mid 80s.
Luís Sérgio Carlini died on 7 May 2026, at the age of 73.
Formation
Current members Franklin Paolillo: drums Gilberto Nardo: vocals Johnny Boy: keyboards Mr. Ruffino: bass Roy Carlini: guitars Rubens Nardo: vocals Sol Ribeiro: vocals
Past members Luís Sérgio Carlini: guitars and vocals (died 2026) Emilson Colantonio Guilherme Bueno Juba Gurgel Lee Marcucci Lúcia Turnbull Marcos Posato Marinho Thomaz Naila Mello Paulo Maurício Renato Figueiredo Roberto de Carvalho (Rita Lee's husband) Ronaldo Paschoa Sérgio Della Monica Simbas Walter Bailot Willie de Oliveira
Discography Rita Lee & Tutti Frutti 1974 – Atrás do Porto Tem uma Cidade - Philips 1975 – Fruto Proibido - Som Livre 1975 – Hollywood Rock (compilation) - Polydor 1976 – Entradas e Bandeiras - Som Livre 1976 – "Cavaleiros negros"/"Tudo bem"/"Balada do amigo" (single) - Som Livre 1976 – O melhor de Rita Lee (compilation) - Phonogram 1977 – Refestança (live, with Gilberto Gil) 1978 – Babilônia
Tutti Frutti 1977 – Tutti Frutti - Capitol Records 1979 – Você (single) - EMI-Odeon 1980 – Você Sabe Qual o Melhor Remédio - RCA Victor 1980 – Tibet (guest participation)
References
External links Senhor Magazine: Tutti Frutti, do bairro Pompeia à lenda do rock nacional nos anos setenta Cravo Albin Dictionary of Brazilian Music: Tutti Frutti O Globo: Disco raro mostra transição entre carreira solo de Rita Lee e os tempos de Mutantes da roqueira