Pro dia nascer feliz | Rodrigo Santos | TEDxRioSalon

Bassist and vocalist Rodrigo Santos moves audiences with his story of overcoming chemical dependency. Free from addiction since 2005, he recounts that, in addition to performing, he travels throughout Brazil giving lectures in schools, colleges, and public and private entities on the subject. "I started using drugs while still at home, influenced by my family." His stories continue throughout the country with the aim of supporting people going through a similar situation. For 36 years, he has been part of the history of Brazilian pop rock, and for 26 years he was an artist with Barão Vermelho. Rodrigo has a biography full of adventures and good stories, in addition to portraying his battle against chemical dependency. Free from addiction since 2005, he travels throughout Brazil giving lectures in schools, colleges, and public and private entities on the subject, and has been helping many people who are going through a similar situation with his story of overcoming and strength. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx