Renato Carosone

Composer

Birthday January 3, 1920

Birth Sign Capricorn

Birthplace Italy

DEATH DATE May 20, 2001 (81)

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About

Italian pianist, singer, songwriter, and bandleader whose song, Torero, reached the #1 spot on the American Hit Parade. He was a leading figure in the Naples' musical tradition, Canzone Napoletana.

Before Fame

He received a piano diploma from the Naples Conservatory in 1937 and subsequently entered the Ethiopian music scene as a bandleader and pianist. He returned to his native Italy following World War II.

Trivia

His popular Trio Carosone featured the talents of drummer Gege Di Giacomo and guitarist Peter Van Wood. Later, the group expanded to include Elek Bacsik, a Hungarian bassist, violinist, and guitarist.

Family Life

He and his two siblings grew up in Naples, Italy.

Associated With

He recorded a version of the popular Bob Merrill song, Mambo Italiano.