Oficina G3
| Oficina G3 | |
|---|---|
 Oficina G3: Duca Tambasco, Jean Carllos and Juninho Afram | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | São Paulo, Brazil |
| Genres | Christian rock,[1] hard rock,[1] pop rock,[1] Christian metal,[1] progressive metal,[1] nu metal,[1] metalcore |
| Years active | 1987–present |
| Labels |
Gospel Records (1990-2000) MK Music (2000-present) |
| Website | Oficina G3 |
| Members |
Juninho Afram Mauro Henrique Jean Carllos Duca Tambasco |
| Past members |
Luciano Manga P.G. Walter Lopes Wagner García Alexandre Aposan |
Oficina G3 is a Christian rock band from São Paulo, Brazil. Lead vocalist and guitarist Juninho Afram formed the band along with drummer Walter Lopes and bassist Wagner García in 1987. Through their history they have changed their musical style very drastically. Initially they were a heavy metal / hard rock band with influences from Petra and Stryper, then they changed to a more pop rock and metal oriented genre, and recently changing to a more progressive metal driven musical style.
The band is regarded in Brazil as one of the pioneers of Christian rock in that country, and one of the bands which most contributed to the progress of that musical genre. The band has met considerable success, being nominated to Latin Grammy Awards three times recently, in 2005[2] and in 2007, and winning the 2009 Best Brazilian Christian Album "Depois Da Guerra".
Band members
- Current
- Mauro Henrique — lead vocals (2008–present)
- Juninho Afram — guitar, vocals (1987–present)
- Jean Carllos — keyboards (1995–present)
- Duca Tambasco — bass (1994–present)
- Former
- Manga — lead vocals (1987–1998)
- P.G. — lead vocals (1998–2003)
- Walter Lopes — drums (1987–2001)
- Wagner Garcia — bass (1987–1993)
- Alexandre Aposan — drums (2007–2014)
Discography
- Studio albums
- 1993 - Nada é tão novo, Nada é tão velho
- 1996 - Indiferença
- 1998 - Acústico
- 2000 - O Tempo
- 2002 - Humanos
- 2005 - Além do que os Olhos Podem Ver
- 2007 - Elektracustika
- 2008 - Depois da Guerra
- 2013 - Histórias e Bicicletas (Reflexões, Encontros e Esperança)
- Live albums
- 1990 - Ao Vivo
- 1999 - Acústico Ao Vivo
- 2014 - Gospel Collection
- Compilations
- 2000 - The Best of Oficina G3
- 2002 - Platium
- 2006 - MK CD Ouro: As 10 Mais de Oficina G3
Videography
- 1999 - Acústico Ao Vivo
- 2002 - O Tempo Ao Vivo
- 2010 - D.D.G. Experience (Live Santa Barbara D'Oeste)
References
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 Alves, Sérgio. "Oficina G3". MusicMight. Retrieved 2010-12-16.
- ↑ Associated Press (2005-08-24). "List of nomination for Latin Grammys (2005)". Newsday. New York. Retrieved 2009-02-17.