José Ricardo

José Alves Tobias was born in Rio de Janeiro and began singing as a child on radio programs. In the 1960s, he became part of Jovem Guarda and appeared on TV Record programs, while also recording romantic adaptations such as Eu Te Amo Somente a Ti and Gina.

In 1969, he sang on the LP Para Viver um Grande Amor, featuring songs by Tom Jobim and Vinícius de Moraes. He released a self-titled album in 1970 and died in Rio in 1999.