Ronnie Cord

Ronnie Cord, born Ronald Cordovil, (Manhuaçu, January 22, 1943 – São Paulo, January 6, 1986) was a Brazilian singer. Son of conductor and composer Hervé Cordovil, he already played the guitar at age six.[1] In 1959 he auditioned for Copacabana Records, in Rio de Janeiro. In 1960, the following year, he made his first recording, released on long-playing records that brought together several other singers. His biggest hit was the song "Rua Augusta", released by RCA Victor in 1963. In 1965, he was very successful with a version of "Hopscotch Polka Dot Bikini" recorded at RCA Victor in 1964. He died in 1986, leaving three children.

Ronnie Cord in 1960

References

  1. "Ronnie Cord". Dicionário Cravo Albin. Retrieved 14 August 2020.


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