1947 - 2023
Rita Lee Brazilian Singer
31
Rita Lee dating history
Relationships
Rita Lee was previously married to Jon Lee (2001), Roberto de Carvalho (1976 - 2023) and Arnaldo Baptista (1971 - 1972).
About
Brazilian Singer Rita Lee was born Rita Lee Jones on 31st December, 1947 in Vila Mariana, São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil and passed away on 8th May 2023 São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil aged 75. She is most remembered for singing with the legendary seminal rock band Os Mutantes before going on to a trailblazing solo career as one of Latin America's first female rockers, and for being an animal rights activist and a vegan. Her zodiac sign is Capricorn.
Rita Lee is a member of the following lists: Women rock singers, Brazilian Roman Catholics and 1947 births.
Contribute
Who is Rita Lee dating? Rita Lee boyfriend, husband list. Help us build our profile of Rita Lee!
Login
to add information, pictures and relationships, join in discussions and get credit for your contributions.
Relationship Statistics
| Type | Total | Longest | Average | Shortest |
|---|
| Married | 3 |
47 years, 4 months
|
25 years, 1 month
|
4 years, 10 months
|
|---|
| Total | 3 |
47 years, 4 months
|
25 years, 1 month
|
4 years, 10 months
|
|---|
Details
| First Name |
Rita
|
| Last Name |
Lee
|
| Full Name at Birth |
Rita Lee Jones
|
| Alternative Name |
A Rainha do Rock (Queen of Rock), Rita Lee Jones, Rita Lee, Rainha do Rock Brasileiro, Queen of Brazilian Rock, Rita Lee Jones de Carvalho
|
| Birthday |
31st December, 1947
|
| Birthplace |
Vila Mariana, São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
|
| Died |
8th May, 2023
|
| Place of Death |
São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
|
| Cause of Death |
Lung Cancer
|
| Height |
5' 7" (170 cm)
|
| Build |
Slim
|
| Eye Color |
Blue
|
| Hair Color |
Dyed Red
|
| Zodiac Sign |
Capricorn
|
| Sexuality |
Straight
|
| Ethnicity |
White
|
| Nationality |
Brazilian
|
| Occupation Text |
Singer, songwriter, actress, author, TV host
|
| Occupation |
Singer
|
| Claim to Fame |
singing with the legendary seminal rock band Os Mutantes before going on to a trailblazing solo career as one of Latin America's first female rockers, and for being an animal rights activist and a vegan
|
| Music Genre (Text) |
Rock, Pop, Tropicália, Psychedelic Rock, Mpb, Psychedelia
|
| Year(s) Active |
1966–present, 1966–2023
|
| Instrument (text) |
Vocals, Flute, Theremin, Guitar, Bass Guitar, Drums, Percussion, Piano, Synthesizer, Harmonica, Mellotron, Moog
|
| Record Label |
Som Livre, EMI, EMI/Virgin EMI/UMG, Virgin EMI, UMG
|
| Associated Acts |
Os Mutantes, Gilberto Gil, Pitty, Ronnie Von, Caetano Veloso, Tutti Frutti, Elis Regina, Roberto de Carvalho, Beto Lee
|
| Official Websites |
http://www.ritalee.com.br, http://ritalee.com.br
|
Rita Lee Jones (Portuguese pronunciation: 31 December 1947 – 8 May 2023) was a Brazilian rock singer, composer, and writer. She was a member of the Brazilian band Os Mutantes and a popular figure in Brazilian entertainment. She was also known for being an animal rights activist and a vegan. She sold more than 55 million records worldwide. Her autobiography Rita Lee: Uma Autobiografia was the best-selling non-fiction book of 2017 in Brazil.
