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| name = Acqua Fragile
| name = Acqua Fragile
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| background = group_or_band
| origin = [[Parma]], Italy
| origin = [[Parma]], Italy
| genre = [[Progressive rock]] [[Symphonic rock]]
| genre = [[Progressive rock]] <br/>[[Symphonic rock]]
| years_active = 1971&nbsp;&ndash; 1975<br />2013 <small>(Reunion)</small><br />2017&nbsp;&ndash; present
| years_active = 1971&nbsp;&ndash; 1975<br />2013 <small>(Reunion)</small><br />2017&nbsp;&ndash; present
| label = {{Hlist|[[The Rocket Record Company|Rocket]]|[[DJM Records|DJM]]|[[Cherry Red Records|Cherry Red]]}}
| label = {{Hlist|[[:it:Numero Uno (casa discografica)|Numero Uno]]|[[Bertelsmann Music Group|BMG]]}}
| current_members =
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*Bernardo Lanzetti
*Bernardo Lanzetti
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*Joe Vescovi
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'''Acqua Fragile''' was an Italian [[progressive rock]] band, active from 1971 to 1975. The band was established in the city of [[Parma]]. {{ILL|Bernardo Lanzetti|it|Bernardo Lanzetti}}, leader and vocalist of the band, is best known for his work with [[Premiata Forneria Marconi]] and has played in many other progressive rock acts, including [[neoprogressive]] band [[Mangala Vallis (band)|Mangala Vallis]].
'''Acqua Fragile''' was an Italian [[progressive rock]] band, active from 1971 to 1975. The band was established in the city of [[Parma]]. [[:it:Bernardo Lanzetti|Bernardo Lanzetti]], leader and vocalist of the band, is best known for his work with [[Premiata Forneria Marconi]] and has played in many other progressive rock acts, including [[neoprogressive]] band Mangala Vallis.


==History==
==History==
The first lineup of the band, named "Gli Immortali" ("The Immortals") comprised {{ILL|Bernardo Lanzetti|it|Bernardo Lanzetti}} (vocals), [[Gino Campanini]] (electric guitar), [[Piero Canavera]] (drums), [[Maurizio Mori]] (keyboards) and [[Franz Dondi]] (bass guitar). Of those, Dondi was the most established musician, as he had formerly played in another small band, "I Moschettieri" ("The Musketeers") which had released a single and opened for [[Rolling Stones]].
The first lineup of the band, named "Gli Immortali" ("The Immortals") comprised Bernardo Lanzetti (vocals), Gino Campanini (electric guitar), Piero Canavera (drums), Maurizio Mori (keyboards) and Franz Dondi (bass guitar). Of those, Dondi was the most established musician, as he had formerly played in another small band, "I Moschettieri" ("The Musketeers") which had released a single and opened for the [[Rolling Stones]].


At the beginning of the 1970s, Gli Immortali were noticed by members of the [[Premiata Forneria Marconi|PFM]] (one of the most successful italian rock bands of the times), and PFM's manager [[Franco Mamone]] adopted Lanzetti's group as well, which had by then changed its name to "Acqua Fragile". With Mamone's help, Acqua Fragile were hired to open for progressive rock prominent acts such as [[Soft Machine]], [[Uriah Heep (band)|Uriah Heep]] and [[Gentle Giant]].
At the beginning of the 1970s, Gli Immortali were noticed by members of [[Premiata Forneria Marconi|PFM]] (one of the most successful italian rock bands of the times), and PFM's manager Franco Mamone adopted Lanzetti's group as well, which had by then changed its name to "Acqua Fragile". With Mamone's help, Acqua Fragile were hired to open for prominent progressive rock acts such as [[Soft Machine]], [[Uriah Heep (band)|Uriah Heep]] and [[Gentle Giant]].


In 1973 the band released their first, eponymous album ''[[Acqua Fragile (album)|Acqua Fragile]]'' on the Italian label [[:it:Numero Uno (casa discografica)|Numero Uno]].<ref name=Scented>{{cite book
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In 1973 the band released a first, {{ILL|Acqua Fragile (album){{!}}eponymous album|it|Acqua Fragile (album)}} for independent record label [[The Rocket Record Company|Rocket]]. This debut work was clearly inspired by British progressive rock bands [[Genesis (band)|Genesis]] and [[Gentle Giant]], and had English lyrics, something quite unusual for Italian bands at the time, even more so since the album was not released outside of Italy. Even Lanzetti's voice sounded very much like that of [[Peter Gabriel]].
| last1 = Asbjørnsen
| first1 = Dag Erik
| date = 2000
| title = Scented gardens of the mind: a guide to the golden era of progressive rock (1968-1980) in more than 20 European countries
| publisher = Borderline Productions
| url =
| url-access =
| pages = 9
| isbn = 978-1-89985-512-4
}}</ref><ref name=Croce>{{cite book
| last1 = Augusto
| first1 = Croce
| date = 2008
| title = Italian prog: the comprehensive guide to Italian progressive music 1967/1979
| publisher = AMS/BTF
| url =
| url-access =
| pages = 18-19
| isbn =
}}</ref>


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This debut work was clearly inspired by British progressive rock bands [[Genesis (band)|Genesis]] and [[Gentle Giant]], and had English lyrics, something quite unusual for Italian bands at the time, even more so since the album was not released outside of Italy. Even Lanzetti's voice sounded very much like that of [[Peter Gabriel]].
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The next album ''{{ILL|Mass Media Stars|it|Mass Media Stars}}'' (1974) was released in both Italy and the United States, a move that was intended to leverage from PFM's recent success overseas. At about the same time the new keyboardist [[Joe Vescovi]] (formerly with [[The Trip (British-Italian band)|The Trip]]) moved in. Shortly thereafter Lanzetti, leader and vocalist of the band, left to join PFM for their next album ''[[Chocolate Kings]]''. The band replaced Lanzetti with [[Roby Facini]] (former member of [[Top 4]] and [[Dik Dik]]), but this did not revive the success of Acqua Fragile. The band eventually split in 1975.


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The next album ''[[Mass Media Stars]]'' (1974) was released in both Italy and the United States, a move that was intended to leverage PFM's recent success overseas.<ref name=Scented/><ref name=Croce/> At about the same time the new keyboardist [[Joe Vescovi]] (formerly with [[The Trip (British-Italian band)|The Trip]]) moved in. Shortly thereafter Lanzetti, leader and vocalist of the band, left to join PFM for their next album ''[[Chocolate Kings]]''. The band replaced Lanzetti with Roby Facini (former member of Top 4 and [[Dik Dik]]), but this did not revive the success of Acqua Fragile. The band eventually split in 1975.
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After the breakup, Acqua Fragile members pursued independent projects. Lanzetti has had a relatively successful solo career and later joined neoprogressive group [[Mangala Vallis (band)|Mangala Vallis]]. Dondi and Canavera played in several groups (including a [[Beatles]] [[tribute band]]). Dondi has recently{{when|date=July 2011}} founded a new project, called "Acqua Fragile Project", as a revival act in honor of Acqua Fragile.

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After the breakup, Acqua Fragile members pursued independent projects. Lanzetti has had a relatively successful solo career and later joined neoprogressive group Mangala Vallis. Dondi and Canavera played in several groups (including a [[Beatles]] [[tribute band]]). Dondi has recently{{when|date=July 2011}} founded a new project, called "Acqua Fragile Project", as a revival act in honor of Acqua Fragile.


==Discography==
==Discography==
===Albums===
===Albums===
* ''{{ILL|Acqua Fragile (album){{!}}Acqua Fragile|it|Acqua Fragile (album)}}'' ([[The Rocket Record Company|Rocket]] 1973; republished on CD by [[Bertelsmann Music Group|BMG]] in 1991 and 2003)
* ''[[Acqua Fragile (album)|Acqua Fragile]]'' ([[:it:Numero Uno (casa discografica)|Numero Uno]] 1973 (DZSLN 55656); reissued on LP in 2016, 2020 and 2022, and on CD in 1991, 2003 and 2008)
* ''{{ILL|Mass Media Stars|it|Mass Media Stars}}'' ([[DJM Records|DJM]] 1974, republished on LP and CD by Contempo in 1991 and on CD by BMG in 2003)
* ''[[Mass Media Stars]]'' ([[:it:Dischi Ricordi|Ricordi]] 1974 (SMRL 6150); reissued on LP in 1991 and CD in 1991 and 2003)
* ''[[Live in Emilia]]'' (''live'', [[Prehistoric Records|Prehistoric]] 1994)
* ''[[Live in Emilia &ndash; Spring 75]]'' (Prehistoric Records 1994 (PR 03) on CD: live 1975 unofficial recording)<ref name=Croce/><ref>{{cite web
| url = https://www.discogs.com/release/14299804-Acqua-Fragile-Live-In-Emilia-Spring-75
* ''[[A New Chant]]'' ([[Cherry Red Records|Cherry Red]] 2017)
| title = Live in Emilia &ndash; Spring 75
* ''[[Moving Fragments]]'' ([[SnV Italia - Maracash Record]] 2023)
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| publisher = [[Discogs]]
| access-date = 9 April 2024
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* ''[[A New Chant]]'' ([[Esoteric Recordings]] 2017 (EANTCD 1069) on CD)<ref>{{cite web
| url = https://www.discogs.com/master/1318664-Acqua-Fragile-A-New-Chant
| title = A New Chant
| last =
| first =
| date =
| website =
| publisher = [[Discogs]]
| access-date = 9 April 2024
| quote =
}}</ref>
* ''[[Moving Fragments]]'' ([[:it:Ma.Ra.Cash Records|Ma.Ra.Cash Records]] 2023 on LP (MRCLP041) and on CD (MRC 122))<ref>{{cite web
| url = https://www.discogs.com/master/3284581-Acqua-Fragile-Moving-Fragments
| title = Moving Fragments
| last =
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| date =
| website =
| publisher = [[Discogs]]
| access-date = 9 April 2024
| quote =
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==Notes==
==References==
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Revision as of 15:54, 9 April 2024

Acqua Fragile
OriginParma, Italy
GenresProgressive rock
Symphonic rock
Years active1971 – 1975
2013 (Reunion)
2017 – present
Labels
Members
  • Bernardo Lanzetti
  • Franz Dondi
  • Piero Canavera
  • Stefano Pantaleoni
  • Claudio Tuma
  • Rossella Volta
Past members
  • Alessandro Sgobbio
  • Fabio Pizzarotti
  • Michelangelo Ferilli
  • Manuel "Badu" Roncoroni
  • Gino Campanini
  • Maurizio Mori
  • Joe Vescovi

Acqua Fragile was an Italian progressive rock band, active from 1971 to 1975. The band was established in the city of Parma. Bernardo Lanzetti, leader and vocalist of the band, is best known for his work with Premiata Forneria Marconi and has played in many other progressive rock acts, including neoprogressive band Mangala Vallis.

History

The first lineup of the band, named "Gli Immortali" ("The Immortals") comprised Bernardo Lanzetti (vocals), Gino Campanini (electric guitar), Piero Canavera (drums), Maurizio Mori (keyboards) and Franz Dondi (bass guitar). Of those, Dondi was the most established musician, as he had formerly played in another small band, "I Moschettieri" ("The Musketeers") which had released a single and opened for the Rolling Stones.

At the beginning of the 1970s, Gli Immortali were noticed by members of PFM (one of the most successful italian rock bands of the times), and PFM's manager Franco Mamone adopted Lanzetti's group as well, which had by then changed its name to "Acqua Fragile". With Mamone's help, Acqua Fragile were hired to open for prominent progressive rock acts such as Soft Machine, Uriah Heep and Gentle Giant.

In 1973 the band released their first, eponymous album Acqua Fragile on the Italian label Numero Uno.[1][2]

This debut work was clearly inspired by British progressive rock bands Genesis and Gentle Giant, and had English lyrics, something quite unusual for Italian bands at the time, even more so since the album was not released outside of Italy. Even Lanzetti's voice sounded very much like that of Peter Gabriel.

The next album Mass Media Stars (1974) was released in both Italy and the United States, a move that was intended to leverage PFM's recent success overseas.[1][2] At about the same time the new keyboardist Joe Vescovi (formerly with The Trip) moved in. Shortly thereafter Lanzetti, leader and vocalist of the band, left to join PFM for their next album Chocolate Kings. The band replaced Lanzetti with Roby Facini (former member of Top 4 and Dik Dik), but this did not revive the success of Acqua Fragile. The band eventually split in 1975.

After the breakup, Acqua Fragile members pursued independent projects. Lanzetti has had a relatively successful solo career and later joined neoprogressive group Mangala Vallis. Dondi and Canavera played in several groups (including a Beatles tribute band). Dondi has recently[when?] founded a new project, called "Acqua Fragile Project", as a revival act in honor of Acqua Fragile.

Discography

Albums

References

  1. ^ a b Asbjørnsen, Dag Erik (2000). Scented gardens of the mind: a guide to the golden era of progressive rock (1968-1980) in more than 20 European countries. Borderline Productions. p. 9. ISBN 978-1-89985-512-4.
  2. ^ a b c Augusto, Croce (2008). Italian prog: the comprehensive guide to Italian progressive music 1967/1979. AMS/BTF. pp. 18–19.
  3. ^ "Live in Emilia – Spring 75". Discogs. Retrieved 9 April 2024.
  4. ^ "A New Chant". Discogs. Retrieved 9 April 2024.
  5. ^ "Moving Fragments". Discogs. Retrieved 9 April 2024.

External links

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