In 1979, the third son, João (born to him and to his wife Amelinha), came along the third album, A Peleja do Diabo com o Dono do Céu (also referred to as Zé Ramalho II). He then moved to Fortaleza in 1980, where he wrote and published his book "Carne de Pescoço" ("Neck Flesh").
In 1979, the third son, João, was born to Zé Ramalho and his wife Amelinha. This coincided with the release of his third album, "A Peleja do Diabo com o Dono do Céu" (also known as "Zé Ramalho II").  He then relocated to Fortaleza in 1980, where he penned and published his book "Carne de Pescoço" ("Neck Flesh").