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| Born | Cauby Peixoto (1931-02-10)10 February 1931 Niterói,Rio de Janeiro, Brazil |
| Died | 15 May 2016(2016-05-15) (aged 85) |
| Nationality | Brazilian |
| Other names | Ron Coby Coby Dijon |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, composer |
| Years active | 1947–2016 |
Cauby Peixoto (10 February 1931 – 15 May 2016) was aBrazilian singer,[1] and actor. His career lasted from the late 1940s until his death in 2016. He is known for his deep voice and hairstyles. His genres includejazz andsoft rock.[2]
Peixoto was known for his album "Maxximum". He also appeared in movies. He was known for his appearance as a singer in the movieCom Água na.
He had a brief career in theUnited States in the 1950s, where he presented under the pseudonymsRon Coby orCoby Dijon.
Peixoto was born inNiterói,Rio de Janeiro. He studied at aSalesian school in Niteroi. Peixoto died inSão Paulo,São Paulo frompneumonia on 15 May 2016, aged 85.[3]
Cauby was named byTime andLife magazines as the BrazilianElvis Presley.[4]
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