Fabrizio De André

Fabrizio Cristiano De André (Italian pronunciation: [faˈbrittsjo de anˈdre]; 18 February 1940 – 11 January 1999) was an Italian singer-songwriter and the most-prominent cantautore of his time. His 40-year career reflects his interests in concept albums, literature, poetry, political protest, and French music. He is considered a prominent member of the Genoese School. Because of the success of his music in Italy and its impact on the Italian collective memory, many public places such as roads, squares, and schools in Italy are named after De André.

Fabrizio De André
De André, c. 1977
Background information
Birth nameFabrizio Cristiano De André
Born(1940-02-18)18 February 1940
Genoa, Kingdom of Italy
Died11 January 1999(1999-01-11) (aged 58)
Milan, Italy
Genres
Occupation(s)Singer-songwriter
Instrument(s)
  • Vocals
  • guitar
  • acoustic guitar
  • classical guitar
Years active1958–1999
Labels
Websitefondazionedeandre.it
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