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in 2001, where a drunken Pinto greeted fellow performers The
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three months later in 2000. Luís Peres had a car crash which left him incapacitated, and due to that, he left the band. They went ahead with the help of Sandra
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Torpedo and Xau were already well known in their native country, having played in the bands 77 and The Tédio Boys, releasing three albums between 1994 and 1998. The Tédio Boys built a reputation for riotous live shows and clashes with police, and toured three times in the United States. The band
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as to the story of the band, which was far better, interesting and hardcore, the director wanted to make a "feel good" film so everyone could watch it. The film received great critical acclaim. It won Best
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that year, after securing the first gig at St. Moritz, the drummer Carlos had to go back home in order to take care of personal affairs. Due to personal differences at the time, Carlos
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danger-junkie's wildest fantasy, a journalist's wet dream, and a venue-promoter's nightmare", and a year later as "the most dangerous live band around", with gigs variously ending abruptly with the band damaging stage equipment.
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