Gruppo Italiano
| Company type | Music group |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 1980 |
| Founder | Roberto "Bozo" Del Bo, Chicco Santulli |
Key people | Patrizia Di Malta, Raffaella Riva, Gigi Folino, Roberto "Bozo" Del Bo, Chicco Santulli |
| Products | Italo disco music |
Gruppo Italiano was an Italian Italo disco ensemble established in 1980, renowned primarily for their 1983 single "Tropicana," which climbed to number six on Italy's music charts.
History
The group was created in 1980 by Roberto "Bozo" Del Bo and Chicco Santulli following their return from Los Angeles, with the intention of merging refined musical concepts with a playful touch. The main members consisted of Patrizia Di Malta, Raffaella Riva, Gigi Folino, Del Bo, and Santulli. In 1984, Gruppo Italiano took part in the Sanremo Music Festival performing "Anni Ruggenti," which reached the twelfth spot on the national charts.
Personnel
Key members
- Patrizia Di Malta – lead vocals
- Raffaella Riva – vocals and percussion
- Gigi Folino – bass guitar
- Roberto "Bozo" Del Bo – drummer
- Chicco Santulli – guitarist
Discography
- Maccherock (1982)
- Tapioca manioca (1984)
- Surf in Italy (1985)