Stefano Rosso
Birth nameStefano Rossi
Born(1948-12-07)December 7, 1948
Rome, Italy
DiedSeptember 15, 2008(2008-09-15) (aged 59)
Rome, Italy
Genres
Occupation(s)Singer-songwriter
Instrument(s)
Years active1969–2008
Labels
Websitehttp://www.stefanorosso.org

Stefano Rosso (born Stefano Rossi; December 7, 1948 – September 15, 2008) was an Italian singer-songwriter and guitarist.

Background

Born in Rome, Rosso debuted in 1969 with his brother in the duo "Romolo e Remo", with the song "Io vagabondo". Become a solo artist, he obtained his first commercial success with the 1976 song "Una storia disonesta".[1] In 1980, he took part at the Sanremo Music Festival with the song "L'italiano".[1] After a more difficult period, Rosso had returned to popularity in 2005 with the version of "Una storia disonesta" recorded by Tonino Carotone.[2]

Personal life

From Rosso's relationship with TG3 journalist Teresa Piazza, he was the father of the rapper Jesto. He also has a daughter, Stefania, from another relationship.

Discography

Albums

References

  1. ^ a b "Addio a Stefano Rosso cantò gli amici e lo spinello". La Repubblica. September 16, 2008. Retrieved November 15, 2012.
  2. ^ "Deceduto il cantautore Stefano Rosso, della scuola romana anni '70". Corriere della Sera. September 16, 2008. Retrieved November 15, 2012.

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