Singer who passed away at the age of 85 this Saturday (20) lived at the height of his popularity in the 70s before being convicted of the death of Eliane de Grammont on stage
The singer and songwriter (20), aged 85. The information was confirmed by his daughter, Lili De Grammont, on social media. The cause of death was not revealed. Considered one of the greatest icons of cheesy and romantic music, Lindomar lived a trajectory of extremes: he went from a sales phenomenon in the 1970s to ostracism after starring in one of the most shocking crimes in the Brazilian police chronicle.
The voice that broke hearts
Born in , Lindomar dropped out of law school to dedicate himself to music. His powerful voice and dramatic interpretation earned him the nickname “King of Bolero”. Between the end of the 60s and the 70s, he established himself as one of the most popular artists in the country, with albums released simultaneously in Brazil and the United States.
His repertoire was marked by lyrics of torn love, disillusionment and bohemian scenes. Among his biggest hits are “Eu Vou Rifar Meu Coração”, “Chamarada” and “nós Somos Dois Sem Vergonhas”.
However, it was the track “Você É Doida Demais” that ensured its permanence in recent pop memory. Originally a radio hit, the song was revived in the 2000s as the opening theme of the series “Os Normais”, by TV Globoand the film “Domésticas”, introducing the singer to a new generation.
Crime no Café Belle Époque
Lindomar’s career was brutally interrupted in the early hours of March 30, 1981. Motivated by excessive jealousy and unhappy with the separation, the singer invaded the Café Belle Époque, in the capital of São Paulo, where his ex-wife, also singer Eliane de Grammont, was performing.
Armed, Lindomar shot at the stage, hitting Eliane in the chest. The artist, who was just 26 years old, couldn’t resist. The singer also injured guitarist Carlos Randall, his cousin, who accompanied Eliane at the show.
The Lindomar Castilho trial became a legal and social landmark in Brazil. The defense even evoked the thesis of “legitimate defense of honor” — an archaic legal argument used to justify feminicides, which is now unconstitutional. Sentenced to 12 years in prison, the case mobilized feminist movements and raised heated debates about domestic violence in the country.
Prison, decline and isolation
Lindomar served part of his sentence in prison and was released on parole at the end of the 1980s, leaving prison definitively in the 90s. While in prison, he even recorded an album entitled “Muralhas da Solidão”.
In 2000, he tried to revive his career with the release of the album “Lindomar Castilho Ao Vivo”, driven by the success of the “Os Normais” soundtrack. Despite maintaining a loyal fan base, the stigma of crime never allowed it to regain the prestige it once had. In recent years, Lindomar Castilho lived as a recluse and away from the spotlight.
