Pooh (band) facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Pooh
Pooh during their last concert in Bologna, 2016
Background information
Origin	Bologna, Treviso
Genres	Pop, progressive pop
Years active	1966–2016
Labels	Vedette, CBS, Compagnia Generale del Disco
Associated acts	Jaguars
Members	Roby Facchinetti Dodi Battaglia Red Canzian Riccardo Fogli
Past members	Stefano D'Orazio Valerio Negrini Mauro Bertoli Gilberto Faggioli Bob Gillot Mario Goretti

Pooh was a very famous Italian pop band. They started in 1966 in a city called Bologna. This band became one of the most successful groups in Italian music history.

Over their long career, Pooh sold more than 100 million records. This makes them one of the best-selling Italian bands ever! They were known for their amazing songs, especially those with a progressive sound. This means their music often had complex structures and different parts, like a story told through sound.

The Music of Pooh

Pooh's music was a mix of pop and progressive rock. Their pop songs were catchy and easy to sing along to. Their progressive songs were more detailed and often longer. They used many different instruments and sounds in these songs.

Famous Progressive Songs

Some of their most famous progressive songs include "Parsifal", "Dove comincia il sole", and "Odissey". These songs showed off their musical talent. They were like mini-adventures for your ears!

Their Long Journey

The band Pooh was active for a very long time, from 1966 to 2016. That's 50 years of making music! They had many members over the years, but some stayed for a very long time. They toured all over the world and made many albums. Their music touched the hearts of many fans.

Images for kids

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  Pooh in 1972

See also

In Spanish: Pooh (banda) para niños