Rino Gaetano Musical artist

Salvatore Antonio "Rino" Gaetano (October 29, 1950 – June 2, 1981), was an Italian musician and singer-songwriter. He is famous for his satirical songs and oblique yet incisive political commentary. He is remembered for his rough voice, the biting irony of his songs and social protest hidden behind seemingly light lyrics. While he avoided taking any sides politically and refused to be labelled, his songs are full of astute political commentary. A much-loved national hero, he died in mysterious circumstances in a tragic and untimely car accident at the age of thirty. His songs, however, are still widely sung and played, and he is still a hugely popular and influential figure.

Personal facts

Rino Gaetano
Alias (AKA)
Rino Gaetano
Salvatore Antonio Gaetano (real name)
Birth dateOctober 29, 1950
Birth place
Italy , Crotone
Date of deathJune 02, 1981
Place of death
Italy , Rome

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Musical artist

Career started1973
Career ended1981
associated musical artist
Francesco De Gregori
Anna Oxa
Riccardo Cocciante
Antonello Venditti
BackgroundSolo singer
genre
Pop music
Reggae
Rock music
instrument
Guitar
Piano
Human voice
record label
RCA Records

Rino Gaetano on Wikipedia

External resources

  1. http://biografie.leonardo.it/biografia.htm?BioID=693&biografia=Rino+Gaetano
  2. http://gaetanorino.altervista.org
  3. http://www.auditorium.com/eventi/3705419
  4. http://www.marietto.net/rino
  5. http://www.ondarock.it/Gaetano.html
  6. http://www.rinogaetano.it
  7. http://www.unacasaper-rino.org