Xutos & Pontapés are a Portuguese rock band, who got together in Almada, Portugal in 1978, 4 years after the Carnation Revolution. They started off in the local punk rock scene and set the trend – singing rock tunes in Portuguese. After 3 decades of studio and live albums, Xutos & Pontapés continue to be considered Portugal's top rock band influencing new generations of Portuguese bands. In 2004 the band was awarded a state decoration by Portuguese President Jorge Sampaio, for 25 years of career achievements in the music industry. On 26 September 2009 they played to a... packed football stadium, Estádio do Restelo, to commemorate their 30th anniversary. They played for 3 hours – each hour marking a decade of their steadily successful career. It was the first time 7 screens were used on stage in Portugal. Current members are most of the original line up Tim , Zé Pedro , João Cabeleira , Kalú and Gui . Fans refer to the band as Xutos; and Xutos is pronounced 'shootoosh'. Both 'xutos' and 'pontapés' are words in reference to two types of kicks .
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| Career began: | December 20, 1978 |
| Members: | Tim, Zé Pedro, Kalu |
| Hometown: | Almada |
| Also known as: | Xutos e Pontapés, Xutos & Pontapes, Xutos & Pontapés |