Giancarlo Bigazzi | |
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| Born | 5 September 1940 Florence, Italy |
| Died | 19 January 2012 (aged 71) |
| Genres | Pop, comedy |
| Occupation(s) | Composer, music producer |
Giancarlo Bigazzi (5 September 1940 – 19 January 2012) was an Italian music producer and composer. He was a former member of comedy music group Squallor. [1] [2]
Life and career
Born in Florence, he was one of the best known Italian songwriters and lyricists of the 1970s and 1980s. [1] [2] He wrote some of the most successful Italian pop records, many of which became international hits, such as " Gloria", " Self Control", " No Me Ames", " Tu", " Take the Heat off Me", " Mama". He was also a film score composer; among his soundtracks are Mery per sempre, Ragazzi fuori and the Oscar-winner Mediterraneo. [1] [2] Bigazzi collaborated for 2 years with singer Mia Martini, writing also her Eurovision track "Rapsodia". [3]
References
- ^ a b c "Addio a Giancarlo Bigazzi autore di grandi successi". La Repubblica. 19 January 2012. Retrieved 1 August 2012.
- ^ a b c Luca Romano (19 January 2012). "E' morto Giancarlo Bigazzi Autore di successi musicali come "Rose rosse" e "Ti amo"". Il Giornale. Retrieved 1 August 2012.
- ^ "Intervista a Gianna Bigazzi". 22 May 2020.
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