The 'Domingo Espetacular' program on TV RECORD recently dedicated a special edition to Rick Sollo, a member of the popular Brazilian music duo Rick & Renner, who tragically died in a helicopter crash in the Serra Catarinense region. The program featured an investigation by journalist Roberto Cabrini, who sought to clarify the circumstances of the accident and recreate the last moments of the singer's life. The show also included a special performance by maestro João Carlos Martins and the Orquestra Bachiana Filarmónica SESI-SP.
The program highlighted the career of Rick and the emotional story behind his last concert. The last performance of Rick was at a 15th birthday party in Sorriso, Mato Grosso, where he and his partner Renner performed a song called 'Filha', which Rick had composed for his own daughter Mónica when she turned 15. The song became one of the duo's most popular hits and took on a special significance that night. Unbeknownst to the family, this would be Rick's last performance.
The connection between Rick & Renner and the Bergamin family, who hosted the birthday party, dates back to decades ago. The family's patriarch, Laercio Atilio Bergamini, known as Lalau Santos, worked as a rodeo announouncer in the interior of São Paulo and met several artists, including Rick and Renner. The encounters became frequent, and the friendship grew, spanning generations. At the party, Lalau even went on stage and played a berrante alongside the duo.
Journalist Roberto Cabrini traveled to the site of the helicopter crash to investigate the circumstances of Rick's death. He spoke with witnesses and interviewed people close to the artist, including Olívio Beltrão Júnior, a businessman who had been invited to travel on the helicopter but did not board. The report also followed Rick's professional trajectory and featured images from one of the duo's last performances.
Before achieving fame, Rick was born Geraldo António de Carvalho on December 5, 1966, in a rural area of Monte do Carmo, in what is now the state of Tocantins. He grew up in a family connected to music, and his father participated in popular festivals. Rick began performing at the age of 10 alongside his sister, forming the children's duo Sereno and Serenata. Later, he decided to pursue a solo career and eventually met Renner in Brasília.
Rick not only excelled as a singer but also as a composer, having his songs recorded by prominent Brazilian music artists such as João Paulo and Daniel, Leandro and Leonardo, Gian and Giovani, and Chitãozinho and Xororó. In Goiânia, Rick sought opportunities to showcase his work and even presented a composition to Zezé Di Camargo, who recognized his talent and helped open doors for his career.
The 'Domingo Espetacular' program gathered investigation, memory, and tribute, recalling not only Rick's career but also the last moments of a singer whose music continues to be connected to the stories of several generations. The program is available on TV RECORD and can be watched on Sundays at 01:00 Lisbon/London time.
Key points
- The program featured an investigation by Roberto Cabrini into the helicopter crash that killed Rick Sollo.
- Rick's last performance was at a 15th birthday party in Sorriso, Mato Grosso, where he performed a song called 'Filha'.
- The 'Domingo Espetacular' program paid tribute to Rick's career and life, featuring a special performance by maestro João Carlos Martins and the Orquestra Bachiana Filarmónica SESI-SP.
