| Giancarlo Bigazzi | |
|---|---|
| Born | (1940-09-05)5 September 1940 Florence, Italy |
| Died | 19 January 2012(2012-01-19) (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.
Life and career
Born in Florence, he was one of the best known Italian songwriters and lyricists of the 1970s and 1980s. 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", "Ti amo". He was also a film score composer; among his soundtracks are Forever Mary, Boys on the Outside and the Academy Award-winner Mediterraneo. Bigazzi collaborated for 2 years with singer Mia Martini, writing also her Eurovision track "Rapsodia".
References
- ^ "Addio a Giancarlo Bigazzi autore di grandi successi". La Repubblica. 19 January 2012. Retrieved 1 August 2012.
- ^ 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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