 They started out only playing cover songs and in 1966 released their first single, "The Bubbles", which consisted of 2 cover songs by The Rolling Stones and Los Shakers.In 1970 they changed their name to A Bolha and the band now consisted of Renato Ladeira on keyboard, Pedro Lima on guitar, Arnaldo Brandão on bass and Gustavo Schroeter on drums.In 1971 their next single, "Sem Nada", was released, and in 1973 their first LP "Um Passo à Frente" was recorded and released.