Oficina G3

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Oficina G3

Oficina G3 performing in Vitória, Brazil
Background information
Origin São Paulo, Brasil
Genres Christian rock
Hard rock
Pop rock
Christian metal
Progressive metal
Nu metal
Years active 1987 – present
Labels Gospel Records (1990-2000)
MK Music (2000-present)
Website Oficina G3
Members
Mauro Henrique
Juninho Afram
Jean Carlos
Duca Tambasco
Alexandre Aposan
Former members
Luciano Manga
P.G.
Walter Lopes
Wagner García

Oficina G3 is a Christian rock band from São Paulo, Brazil. Lead vocalist and guitarist Juninho Afram formed the band along with drummer Walter Lopes and bassist Wagner García in 1987. Through their history they have changed their musical style very drastically. Initially they were a heavy metal / hard rock band with influences from Petra and Stryper, then they changed to a more pop rock and metal oriented genre, and recently changing to a more progressive metal driven musical style.

The band is regarded in Brazil as one of the pioneers of Christian rock in that country,[citation needed] and one of the bands which most contributed to the progress of that musical genre. The band has met considerable success, being nominated to Latin Grammy Awards three times recently, in 2005[1] and in 2007[citation needed], and winning the 2009 Best Brazilian Christian Album "Depois Da Guerra".

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[edit] Band Members

[edit] Former Members

  • Manga lead vocals 1987-1998
  • P.G. lead vocals 1998-2004
  • Walter Lopes drums 1987-2002

[edit] Discography

[edit] Studio Albuns

[edit] Live Albums

  • 1990 - Oficina G3: Ao Vivo
  • 1999 - Oficina G3 Acústico: Ao Vivo

[edit] Compilations

  • 2000 - The Best of Oficina G3
  • 2002 - Oficina G3 Platium
  • 2006 - A Dez Mais de Oficina G3

[edit] Videography

  • Acustico Ao Vivo
  • O Tempo Ao Vivo

[edit] References

[edit] External links