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Franco Bracardi
Franco Bracardi

Franco Bracardi (born May 16, 1937 – died February 27, 2005) was a talented Italian artist. He was an actor, a composer, a pianist, and a stand-up comedian. He brought laughter and music to many people.

Franco Bracardi's Early Life and Music

Franco Bracardi was born in Rome, Italy. In the early 1950s, he started his career as a jazz pianist. He played in many night clubs, sharing his love for music.

Joining The Flippers

In 1960, Franco joined a popular beat music group called The Flippers. He was their pianist. Another famous musician, Lucio Dalla, was also part of this group. Lucio played the saxophone, clarinet, and sang.

Composing for Famous Singers

By the mid-1960s, Franco Bracardi began writing songs. He composed music for some very well-known Italian singers. These included Mina, Mireille Mathieu, and Raffaella Carrà.

Becoming a Comedian and Actor

Around the same time he started composing, Franco also began acting and performing comedy.

First Steps in Cabaret

He first performed at a small cabaret club in Rome called "Setteperotto." This was where he showed off his skills as a comedian.

Starring in Humorous Films

Later, Franco Bracardi appeared in several movies. Most of these films were comedies. He was known for his funny roles.

Famous on Radio and TV

Franco Bracardi became very famous in the 1970s through his work on radio and television.

Alto gradimento Radio Show

In 1970, he gained widespread fame with a radio show called Alto gradimento (which means "High liking"). This show was created by Renzo Arbore and Gianni Boncompagni. Franco was the composer for the show. He also helped write it. Plus, he voiced many funny and unusual characters like Solforio, Mortification, and Pallottin.

Maurizio Costanzo Show Pianist

Later in his career, Franco Bracardi became the official pianist for the Maurizio Costanzo Show. This was a very popular and long-running television talk show hosted by Maurizio Costanzo.

Family Connections

Franco Bracardi was also the younger brother of another well-known Italian artist, Giorgio Bracardi.

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