Francesco Di Giacomo facts for kids
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Francesco Di Giacomo
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Di Giacomo in 2014
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| Born | 22 August 1947 |
| Died | 21 February 2014 (aged 66) Zagarolo, Rome, Italy
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| Nationality | Italian |
| Occupation | Singer |
Francesco Di Giacomo (born August 22, 1947 – died February 21, 2014) was a famous Italian singer and songwriter. He was best known as the main singer for the progressive rock band Banco del Mutuo Soccorso. He sang with them from 1971 until 2013.
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Life and Music
Early Life and Starting a Band
Francesco was born in a small town called La Caletta in Italy. When he was five years old, his family moved to Rome.
In 1971, Francesco met a keyboard player named Vittorio Nocenzi at the Caracalla Pop Festival. They decided to form a progressive rock band called Banco del Mutuo Soccorso. Progressive rock is a style of music that often has long songs and uses different instruments in creative ways. Their first album came out one year later. It was very popular and praised by music critics.
His Role in the Band
Francesco was the lead singer for Banco del Mutuo Soccorso. He also wrote the words for most of their songs. His powerful voice and unique style helped make the band famous.
Other Music Projects
Besides his work with the band, Francesco also sang with other artists. He collaborated with musicians like Sam Moore and Eugenio Finardi. He also worked with Italian groups such as Elio e le Storie Tese and Piotta.
Acting Roles
Francesco Di Giacomo was not only a musician. He also appeared in a few movies directed by the famous filmmaker Federico Fellini. He had small parts in films like Fellini Satyricon, Roma, and Amarcord.
Later Years
Francesco Di Giacomo passed away on February 21, 2014, in a car accident. After his death, a solo album he had recorded was released in 2019. It was called La parte migliore.
