Today, "Demônios da Garoa" is one of the main samba bands in São Paulo and also one of the most respected musical groups in Brazil.

In 1943, singing for the first time on radio, he won a talent contest on Rádio Bandeirantes entitled A Hora da Bomba.

In 1949, during the recording of the soundtrack for the film O Cangaceiro, members of Demônios da Garoa met composer Adoniran Barbosa.

Other hits included "Iracema", "Saudosa Maloca", "O Samba do Arnesto", "As Mariposas", "Tiro ao Álvaro", "Ói Nóis Aqui Trá Veiz", "Vila Esperança" and "Vai no Bexiga pra Ver".

Rosa succumbed to liver cirrhosis due to spinal treatment, while Gomes died of complications from diabetes and Alzheimer's disease.