Riquelme Batera

About

Considered one of the best drummers in Brazil, he is best known for being the drummer of the group Aviões do Forró since 2003. In 2017, he left the group and pursued a solo career. 

Before Fame

He was born Francisco Pedro Alves Dario and has been practicing the drums since he was 10 years old. 

Trivia

In 2009 he drummed on Ivete Sangalo's music DVD Pode Entrar.

Family Life

He married Thamyres Oliveira in September, 2018. 

Associated With

Solange Almeida and Xand Aviao were his bandmates in Aviões do Forró.