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Tullio De Piscopo (born 24 February 1946 in Naples, Italy) is an Italian drummer, percussionist and singer.

De Piscopo with Tony Esposito

De Piscopo was born in Naples. his father was playing drums in an orchestra. In 1969 he moved to Turin and two years later he moved to Milan,[1] where he began a successful career as drummer for several popular artists, including Gerry Mulligan, Chet Baker, Stéphane Grappelli, Massimo Urbani, Gil Evans, Slide Hampton, Don Costa, Tony Scott, Ástor Piazzolla, Aldemaro Romero, Gato Barbieri, Eumir Deodato, Mina, Lucio Dalla, Fabrizio De André, Pino Daniele, Manu Chao and others.

Between the 1970s and 1980s, De Piscopo played on several occasions with bassist-arranger Pino Presti, with whom he established one of the top rhythm sessions in the Italian music scene. In 1974 and 1975, he was a member of New Trolls Atomic System.[2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10][11]

His most successful song is "Andamento lento", which won Festivalbar in 1988. Outside Italy, he became famous with his 1983 hit single, "Stop Bajon (Primavera)". It reached No.58 in the UK Singles Chart in March 1987.[12] His song "Radio Africa" was a collaboration with the singer Mory Kanté.

He also wrote scores for several movies. Current DragonForce drummer Gee Anzalone was taught by Piscopo at the NAMM Academy in Milan.[13]

References

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  5. ^ "Radio 3 Programmes - Composer of the Week, Astor Piazzolla (1921-1992), Episode 4". BBC. 2009-04-09. Retrieved 2011-06-13.
  6. ^ "Reunion Cumbre (Summit)". Piazzolla.org. Retrieved 2011-06-13.
  7. ^ "Gerry Mulligan Recordings (Craig Hanley) - Summit With Astor Piazzolla". Gerrymulligan.info. Archived from the original on 2011-07-21. Retrieved 2011-06-13. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  8. ^ "Gerry Mulligan by Craig Hanley - Musicians L to R". Gerrymulligan.info. Archived from the original on 2011-07-21. Retrieved 2011-06-13. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  9. ^ "Instrumental" (in Spanish). Venciclopedia. Archived from the original on 2011-07-02. Retrieved 2011-06-13. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  10. ^ Nome (required). "Sciò live « Pino Daniele". Pinodaniele.wordpress.com. Retrieved 2011-06-13.
  11. ^ "New Trolls". Digilander.libero.it. Retrieved 2011-06-13.
  12. ^ Roberts, David (2006). British Hit Singles & Albums (19th ed.). London: Guinness World Records Limited. p. 145. ISBN 1-904994-10-5.
  13. ^ "Gee Anzalone Heavy Metal, the drummer of DragonForce on tour, always looks for Made in Italy".
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