Champignon (musician)
Luiz Carlos Leão Duarte Júnior (June 16, 1978 – September 9, 2013), better known by his stage name Champignon and also referred to affectionately as Champ or Champs by fans, was a Brazilian singer-songwriter, lyricist, bassist, beatboxer, record label owner and drummer famous for his work with bands Charlie Brown Jr., Revolucionnários, Nove Mil Anjos and A Banca. Music critic Hagamenon Brito considered him one of the three greatest Brazilian pop rock bassists of all time alongside Paulo Roberto Diniz "PJ" Júnior of Jota Quest and Alexandre Dengue of Nação Zumbi, and Emir Ruivo of webzine El Hombre compared him to Red Hot Chili Peppers' Flea. Shortly after his death in 2013, caused by a self-inflicted gunshot wound following increasing bouts of anxiety and depression, he was featured in entertainment website Punk Brega's list of the Top 10 Greatest Brazilian Rock Bassists of All Time, in 10th place.
Champignon | |
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Champignon (center) performing with Revolucionnários in 2006 | |
| Born | Luiz Carlos Leão Duarte Júnior June 16, 1978 Santos, São Paulo, Brazil |
| Died | September 9, 2013 (aged 35) São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil |
| Resting place | Ecumenical Necropolis Memorial Cemetery, Santos, São Paulo, Brazil |
| Occupation(s) | Singer-songwriter, bassist, drummer, beatboxer |
| Years active | 1990–2013 |
| Spouse(s) | Nicole Mecatti (divorced) Claudia Bossle (m. 2012) |
| Children | 2 |
| Musical career | |
| Genres | Alternative rock, pop rock, rap rock, funk rock, skate punk, reggae rock |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals, bass guitar, drum kit |