Coverage dated May 8, 2023

Rita Lee, Brazil's long-reigning Queen of Rock, dies at 75

Headline from CBS News

Rita Lee Jones, Brazil's million-selling "Queen of Rock" who gained an international following through her colorful and candid style and such hits as "Ovelha Negra," "Mania de Você" and "Now Only Missing You," has died at 75.

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7 articles, oldest first.

  1. Fox News

    Brazil’s ‘Queen of Rock’ dies at age 75 (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    Rita Lee Jones, Brazil’s "Queen of Rock" who had a long run of top-selling albums, has died at 75 years old. Jones was recognized internationally for her colorful and candid style.

  2. Al Jazeera

    Brazilian rock icon Rita Lee dies aged 75 (opens Al Jazeera)

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    Al Jazeera's feed description

    Brazil’s president hails Lee, singer central to the politically charged Tropicalia movement, as ‘ahead of her time’.

  3. CBS News

    Rita Lee, Brazil's long-reigning Queen of Rock, dies at 75 (opens CBS News)

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    CBS News's feed description

    Rita Lee Jones, Brazil's million-selling "Queen of Rock" who gained an international following through her colorful and candid style and such hits as "Ovelha Negra," "Mania de Você" and "Now Only Missing You," has died at 75.

  4. The Guardian

    Rita Lee, Brazil’s undisputed Queen of Rock, dies aged 75 (opens The Guardian)

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    The Guardian's feed description

    Tributes pour in for founder of Os Mutantes, who sardonically named her tumour after far-right president Jair Bolsonaro

  5. Rolling Stone

    Rita Lee, Brazil's Queen of Rock and Tropicalía Pioneer, Dead at 75 (opens Rolling Stone)

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    The co-founder and vocalist of Os Mutantes was diagnosed with lung cancer in 2021

  6. Variety

    Rita Lee Dead: Os Mutantes Member Was 75 (opens Variety)

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    Variety's feed description

    Rita Lee, an original member of the Brazillian psych-rock group Os Mutantes, has died. She was 75.

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