

In 1968, they released their first album which was very successful. She attended a theatre school and learned to play the piano.Īt the age of 17, Rita formed her first rock band called Os Mutantes (the Mutants). From an early age, she had an interest in music and performing arts. She was the only child of her parents, who were both physicians. Rita Lee Jones was born on Decemin São Paulo, Brazil. She has also collaborated with other artists such as Mutantes Cifra Club, Roberto de Carvalho, and A Cor do Som. She is most well-known for her work with the rock band Os Mutantes (the Mutants). Rita Lee is a Brazilian singer-songwriter and actress who has been active in the music scene since the 1970s. In 1976, MPB singer Ney Matogrosso introduced her to guitarist Roberto de Carvalho, whom she married, and they had three children: Beto Lee, João Lee, and Antônio. Lee was married to Mutante Arnaldo Baptista from 1968 to 1972. Her autobiography Rita Lee: Uma Autobiografia was the best-selling non-fiction book of 2017 in Brazil.

She sold more than 55 million records worldwide. She was also known for being an animal rights activist and a vegan. She was a member of the Brazilian band Os Mutantes and a popular figure in Brazilian entertainment. Rita Lee Jones (31 December 1947 – ) was a Brazilian rock singer, composer, and writer.
