My mom had the Brasil 66 album. Is Lani the only former member left now? She is a fellow native Chicagoan. According to some reports, he died from the effects of long COVID. Considering his age, it is possible. He seemed like a nice guy, from the interviews I saw. He left the world a true musical legacy. He was also a devoted spouse,he and his wife had been married for 50 years. In the musical industry, a rarity!
shareThe only song I really knew from him was "Never Gonna Let You Go," which (if I remember correctly) was a Top Ten hit for him. I didn't realize he had such an extensive music background until reading the articles about his death. RIP, Sergio Mendes.
shareI am an 80's teen, I recall that tune. The Black Eyed Peas did a version of the 60's hit" Mas Que Nada" a few years back. Sergio appeared in the video. I did not like the rap tinged remake, but that's me. However, I do like the group's other songs.
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