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.
Jimmy London | |
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![]() London in Laguna, Santa Catarina at Festival Agosto Negro in 2013 | |
Background information | |
Birth name | Bruno Munk London |
Born | (1975-06-05) 5 June 1975 (age 47) Rio de Janeiro, Brazil |
Origin | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil |
Genres | Hardcore punk, heavy metal, cowpunk, punk rock |
Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter, record producer, television host, voice actor |
Instrument(s) | Voice |
Years active | 1996–present |
Website | http://www.matanza.com.br/ |
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 ploy designed to promote Pimp My Ride Brasil, which he hosted.[1][2]