I Ribelli
| Company type | Music group |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 1959 |
| Defunct | 1970 |
| Headquarters | Milan , Italy |
| Products | Music recordings, singles, albums |
I Ribelli (translated as The Rebels in English) were an Italian rock ensemble created in 1959 initially to serve as the backing band for Adriano Celentano. They later carved out their own identity in the music scene. The band became known for their Italian renditions of The Beatles tracks as well as a version of Brian Poole & The Tremeloes' "Keep on Dancin'," which they adapted under a new title. Prominent members such as keyboardist Enzo Jannacci and guitarist Gino Santercole eventually embarked on notable solo ventures.
Members
- Gianni Dall'Aglio – drums
- Giorgio Benacchio – guitar
- Dino Pasquadibisceglie (1959–1964) – bass
- Gino Santercole (1959–1963) – vocals, guitar
- Enzo Jannacci (1959–1961) – keyboards
- Nando De Luca (1961–1962) – keyboards
- Ricky Gianco (1966–68) – guitar, vocals
- Giannino Zinzone (1961–1962) – bass
- Natale Massara (1961–1970) – vocals, saxophone, wind instruments
- Gianfranco Lombardi (1962–1963) – bass
- Jean Claude Bichara (1963–1966) – bass
- Angel Salvador (1966–1970) – bass
- Philippe Bichara (1963–1966) – vocals, percussion
- Demetrio Stratos (1966–1970) – vocals, keyboards
- Dino D'Autorio (1977) – bass
Singles
- 1961 "Enrico VIII" / "200 all'ora" - Celson, QB 8031
- 1961 "Alle nove al bar" / "Danny boy" - Arcobal, R 6000
- 1962 "La cavalcata" / "Serenata a Valle Chiara" - Clan Celentano, ACC 24002
- 1964 "Chi sarà la ragazza del Clan?" / "Quella donna" - Clan Celentano, R 6002
- 1966 "A la buena de dios" / "Ribelli" - Clan Celentano, ACC 24034
- 1966 "Per una lira" / "Ehi...voi!" - Clan Celentano, ACC 24039
- 1966 "Come Adriano" / "Enchinza bubu" - Clan Celentano, ACC 24041
- 1967 "Pugni chiusi" / "La follia" - Dischi Ricordi, SRL 10451
- 1967 "Chi mi aiuterà" / "Un giorno se ne va" - Dischi Ricordi, SRL 10470
- 1968 "Come sempre" / "Nel sole, nel vento, nel sorriso, nel pianto" - Dischi Ricordi, SRL 10506
- 1968 "Yummy Yummy Yummy" / "Un posto al sole" - Dischi Ricordi, SRL 10514
- 1969 "Obladì Obladà" / "Lei m'ama" - Dischi Ricordi, SRL 10522
- 1969 "Goodbye" / "Josephine" - Dischi Ricordi, SRL 10549
- 1970 "Oh! Darling!" / "Il vento non sa leggere" - Dischi Ricordi, SRL 10579
- 1977 "Illusione/Calore" - Dischi Ricordi, SRL 10843
LPs
- 1968 I Ribelli - (Dischi Ricordi, SMRP 9052)
- 1988 I Ribelli live - (Compagnia Generale del Disco, LSM1315)
CDs
- 2002: I Ribelli (The Rebels) (Sony/BMG 191192)
- 2010: Cantano Adriano (Sing Adriano) (Indie Europe/Zoom 7794766)