Charles Gavin

Charles de Souza Gavin (born July 9, 1960) is a Brazilian drummer and music producer, perhaps best known for his 25-year tenure with rock band Titãs.

In 1975, at the year of 15, living in Jabaquara, Gavin joined ten neighbors, and during the weeks that preceded the Carnaval, they promoted noisy beats around the streets.

In 1982, Gavin entered administration at the Ponthifical Catholic University of São Paulo, while working at Panasonic, operating huge computers.

Gavin cites Stewart Copeland, Neil Peart, Ginger Baker and John Bonham as some of his influences.

He re-released discs from artists like Tom Zé, Lady Zu and Novos Baianos, beyond organizing compilations for labels.

In 2007, he released his first book, called 300 Discos Importantes da Música Brasileira (300 Important Albums of the Brazilian Music).

Charles Gavin on January 29, 2009