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For the cinematographer, see Franco Di Giacomo.
Francesco Di Giacomo
Di Giacomo in 2014
Born22 August 1947
La Caletta, Siniscola, Province of Nuoro, Sardinia, Italy
Died21 February 2014 (2014-02-22) (aged 66)
Zagarolo, Rome, Italy
NationalityItalian
OccupationSinger

Francesco Di Giacomo ( 22 August 1947 – 21 February 2014) was an Italian singer and lyricist. He was the lead vocalist of the progressive rock band Banco del Mutuo Soccorso from 1971 to 2013.

Life and career

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Born in La Caletta, a frazione of Siniscola, at 5 years old Di Giacomo moved to Rome with his family.[1] He knew keyboardist Vittorio Nocenzi during the 1971 Caracalla Pop Festival [it], and they formed the progressive rock band Banco del Mutuo Soccorso, which made its recording debut one year later, getting critical acclaim and commercial success.[2][3] Di Giacomo served as lead vocalist as well as lyricist for most of the group's repertoire.[2] His solo collaborations include Sam Moore,[4] Eugenio Finardi, Elio e le Storie Tese, Kenze Neke [it], Piotta, Edoardo De Angelis and Bud Spencer Blues Explosion [it]. Besides his musical career, he played bit parts in Federico Fellini's films Fellini Satyricon, Roma and Amarcord.[2][3]

He died on 21 February 2014 in a car accident.[2][3] His solo album La parte migliore was released posthumously in 2019.[5]

References

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  1. ^ Guido, Bellachioma (23 February 2014). "Di Giacomo e quel "debutto" alla scuola delle monache al Pigneto". Il Messaggero (in Italian). Retrieved 15 February 2022.
  2. ^ a b c d Andrea, Silenzi (21 February 2014). "Banco, è morto Francesco Di Giacomo, voce storica del progressive italiano". la Repubblica (in Italian). Retrieved 15 February 2022.
  3. ^ a b c "Scontro frontale, muore Francesco Di Giacomo Era la voce del Banco del Mutuo Soccorso". Corriere della Sera (in Italian). 21 February 2014. Retrieved 15 February 2022.
  4. ^ Redazione (2 November 2016). "La cover della settimana: "Hey Joe" di Francesco Di Giacomo & Sam Moore". Onda Musicale (in Italian). Retrieved 15 February 2022.
  5. ^ Redazione (19 March 2019). ""La parte mancante" di Francesco Di Giacomo, esaurita la prima tiratura". Onda Musicale (in Italian). Retrieved 15 February 2022.
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