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Italian singer-songwriter (1952–2024) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Giuseppe Chierchia (IPA: [dʒuˈzɛppe ˈkjɛrkja]; 14 August 1952 – 6 July 2024), known professionally as Pino D'Angiò (IPA: [ˈpiːno danˈdʒɔ]), was an Italian singer-songwriter. He was best known for his 1980 hit Italo disco song, "Ma quale idea".[3]
Pino D'Angiò | |
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Background information | |
Birth name | Giuseppe Chierchia |
Born | Pompei, Italy | 14 August 1952
Died | 6 July 2024 71) Formello, Italy | (aged
Genres | Pop[1][2] Italo disco |
Years active | 1979–2024 |
Labels | Ri-Fi, OUT, SGM Records, Carosello, Diki Records, Pull, D.V. More Record, Zetazero, Noise & Dreams |
Website | pinodangio |
Born in Pompei, D'Angiò spent his childhood between the United States and Canada, before returning to Italy in 1963.[4] Inspired by Fred Buscaglione's artistic personality and style, he made his recording debut in 1979, with the single "È libero, scusi?".[5] In 1980, he obtained international success with his signature song "Ma quale idea", which sold over two million copies.[4][6] He released several more singles and albums in the same style, notably "Un concerto da strapazzo", "Fammi un panino", and "Genoveffa".[5] By 1990, his recordings had sold over four million copies.[4]
Under the name Age of Love, he and producer Bruno Sanchioni released an eponymous track in 1990, which featured vocals by French dancer Valérie Honoré.[7] The vocal is often misattributed to Dutch supermodel Karen Mulder.[8] Starting from the late 1980s, he also worked as a television and radio presenter and writer.[4]
D'Angiò also composed songs for other artists, notably "Ma chi è quello lì" for Mina.[5][4] In 2024, he took part in the Sanremo Music Festival 2024 where he presented a new version of "Ma quale idea" together with the band Bnkr44;[6] the ensuing single was a hit, being certified platinum.[9][10]
In his later years D'Angiò faced multiple health issues, including throat cancer, lung cancer, and a stroke.[11] He died on 6 July 2024, at the age of 71.[12]
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