Antônio "Toninho" Pinheiro

Brazilian drummer, born in December 26th 1938 and dead in May 22nd 2004, at São Paulo, Brazil. Has played with several artists, including but not limited to, Pedrinho Mattar, Dick Farney, Elis Regina and Wilson Simonal. His modern style of drumming, mixing american Be-Bop, and Brazilian Samba, was advanced in his time. Always adapting to the musical scenery or whatever was presented to him.