About Dinho
Alecsander Alves Leite (March 5, 1971 – March 2, 1996), better known as Dinho (Brazilian Portuguese: [ˈdʒĩɲu]), was a Brazilian singer, songwriter, and comedian who was the lead singer of Mamonas Assassinas, a satirical rock band.
Born in Bahia and raised in Guarulhos, Dinho first took singing lessons when he was five. In July 1990, he joined the rock band Utopia, in Guarulhos, while at the same time working in an office; at this time he was also pursuing comedy. The band in its present state had difficulty finding commercial success at this time. Upon rebranding as a comedy band called Mamonas Assassinas in 1995, the band achieved great popularity within weeks, performing in concerts across Brazil and making frequent media appearances. On March 2, 1996, the band members were flying aboard a plane in Serra da Cantareira when a crash occurred, with all members losing their lives. In memory of them, the band has since become iconic in Brazilian popular culture.
