Santino Rocchetti

Santino Rocchetti
Born 13 July 1946 (1946-07-13) (age 70)
Montalto di Castro, Viterbo, Italy
Occupation singer-songwriter

Santino Rocchetti (born Sante Rocchetti on 13 July 1946) is an Italian singer-songwriter and musician.

Life and career

Born in Montalto di Castro, Viterbo, Rocchetti started his career as founder and lead member of the group "I Rokketti".[1] After a number of experiences in other groups, he started a solo career in 1975, getting an immediate hit with the song "Pelle di sole", which ranked #15 on the Italian hit parade.[1][2] Between 1976 and 1978 he entered the competition at the Sanremo Music Festival three times, ranking sixth in 1978 with the song "Armonia e poesia".[1] Starting from the 1980s he focused his activities on live performances and concerts.[1]

Discography

Album
Singles

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 Eddy Anselmi. Festival di Sanremo: Almanacco illustrato della canzone italiana. Panini Comics, 2009. ISBN 8863462291.
  2. Dario Salvatori. Storia dell'Hit Parade. Gramese, 1989. ISBN 8876054391.
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