I Teoremi
| Company type | Band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | Late 1960s in Rome, Italy |
| Headquarters | Rome , Italy |
| Products | Progressive rock music |
I Teoremi was a progressive rock ensemble originating from Italy.
Origin
Established in Rome during the late 1960s, the group emerged from the dissolution of beat bands Cuori di pietra and I figli di.... The initial lineup featured Gabriele Calano on guitars and vocals, Aldo Bellanova handling bass, flute, and vocals, Claudio Mastracci on drums, percussion, and vocals, along with a keyboard player. The band's sound evolved toward progressive rock after incorporating vocalist and harmonica player Tito Gallo, formerly of the beat band Diapason, and keyboardist Stefano Sabatini, who had previously been part of Free Love. Their vocal approach exhibited clear influences from Vanilla Fudge.
In 1971, the group released their first 7" single through Polaris titled "Un sogno" ("A Dream"), composed by Marcello Esposito with lyrics by Bruno Pallesi and music contributions from Vanni Moretto and Mario Battaini. The single's B-side was "Tutte le cose," a rendition of a Jethro Tull track where harmonica substituted for Ian Anderson’s flute.
Following Gallo’s exit, Walter Sabatini briefly took over guitar duties before Mario Schilirò became the established guitarist. By 1972, the band's final formation included vocalist Vincenzo Massetti, also known as Lord Enzo. That same year saw the release of their only full-length album on Polaris, blending hard rock elements with progressive rock. After appearing at the Cantaestate festival, the group dissolved.
Subsequent to the breakup, Aldo Bellanova joined the band Samadhi; Vincenzo Massetti moved to Thailand to pursue his vocal career; Claudio Mastracci gained recognition as a drummer collaborating with artists such as Lostprophets and Sergio Caputo; Mario Schilirò built a reputation as a leading Italian guitarist working with figures like Antonello Venditti, Claudio Baglioni, Patti Pravo, and Riccardo Cocciante. Additionally, Schilirò contributed as a session musician for RCA Italy and later became a member of Sugar, performing alongside Eric Clapton, Brian May, Paul Young, and Steve Winwood.
Their 1972 album has seen multiple reissues on both vinyl and CD formats in 1993, 1999, and 2011.
Personnel
- Tito Gallo: vocals (until 1971)
- Vincenzo Massetti: vocals (1972)
- Mario Schilirò: guitar
- Aldo Bellanova: bass
- Claudio Mastracci: drums