Mário Soares, ex-President of Portugal, give Rui the Grã-Cruz da Ordem
do Infante, a very important Portugues distinction.
"Chico Fininho" and "Não há estrelas no Céu" are two of his most famous
songs.
In 1996 he got together with singers João Gil, Tim, Jorge Palma and
Vitorino and formed the group Rio Grande. They recorded two albums
(1996 and 1998).
In 1982 his first child, a daughter was born: Joana.