Jimmy London | |
Origin: | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil |
Birth Name: | Bruno Munk London |
Birth Place: | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil |
Birth Date: | 5 June 1975 |
Years Active: | 1996–present |
Occupation: | Singer, songwriter, record producer, television host, voice actor |
Instrument: | Voice |
Genre: | Hardcore punk, heavy metal, cowpunk, punk rock |
Associated Acts: | Matanza |
Website: | http://www.matanzaritual.com.br/ |
Bruno Munk London (born 5 June 1975), known professionally as Jimmy London, is a Brazilian musician, ex lead singer and co-founder of the hardcore punk band Matanza. In addition to his musical career, he was also the host of Pimp My Ride Brasil and the voice of "Fornalha", a character in the cartoon The Jorges, both appearing on MTV Brasil. He has also acted as a record producer, including the EP of garage rock band De'la Roque, whose drummer, Jonas, also plays in Matanza.
He earned a reputation for having an explosive temper after two distinct incidents. In the first, he had a misunderstanding which nearly turned into a fight with the lead singer of NX Zero, Di Ferrero, at a football match. In the second, he got into an argument with the hosts of TV show Rockgol, Paulo Bonfá e Marco Bianchi, live on national TV. This was viewed by some as a possible marketing plot designed to promote Pimp My Ride Brasil, which he hosted.[1] [2]