Renato Fumagalli
Renato Fumagalli | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Renato Fumagalli |
| Born | 6 June 1945 Milan, Italy |
| Genres | Rock, Pop, Protest music, Beat Music |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, songwriter, producer, actor |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals, guitar, synthesizer, keyboards, piano |
| Years active | 1965–present |
Renato Fumagalli is an Italian singer/songwriter, guitarist, and actor. He was the frontman of the italian beat group Gli Spioni, mostly known for their breakthrough hit "Mondo Capellone"[1][2] (Italian for "Hippie World").
Early life
Renato Fumagalli was born in Milan on 6 June 1945. His father, Arnaldo Fumagalli, worked at Ramazzotti distillery. Her mother, Pippa Berichelli, was a nurse at San Raffaele Hospital.[3]
In 1963 Fumagalli met Franco Cisti while attending Liceo Classico Giuseppe Parini. They started playing together and in 1965 they formed Gli Spioni, together with Artemide Palafrenieri and Lippo Artusi.[1]
Discography
With Gli Spioni:
- Albums:
- In Un Mondo Capellone (1966)
- Singles:
- Mondo Capellone/La Vera Identità (1966)
- Il Più Bel Giorno/Perso in un Trip (1966)
- Selvaggia (1966)
With I Capelloni:
- Albums:
- Hippie Triste (1967)
