- Son of Geraldo Lins (army officer) and Leia Guimarães Lins.
- Studied in the Army School.
- He's graduated in industrial chemistry in 1969 by Federal University of Rio de Janeiro.
- Was a presence in the Song Festival in 1968 where he participated with the song "Até Ao Amanhecer".
- Father of actor Claudio Lins (b. 1972), João Lins (b. 1975) and Luciana Lins (b. 1971) with actress and singer Lucinha Lins.
- Stepfather of Carla and Diana, Valéria's daughters.
- Winner of the Latin Grammy in the Album of the Year and Best MPB album categories for "Cantando Histórias" in 2005.
- Winner of the Latin Grammy in the Best MPB album category for "Ivan Lins e The Metropole Orchestra" in 2009.
- Winner of the Latin Grammy in the Best MPB album category "América Brasil" in 2015.
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