Alberto Radius

The Profile

Alberto Radius was an Italian guitarist, singer, and producer, central to Formula 3 and Il Volo, a key collaborator of Lucio Battisti and Franco Battiato, and an eclectic solo artist ranging from prog-inflected jams to sleek 1980s pop-rock.

His 1972 debut album “Radius” was produced by Lucio Battisti (as Lo Abracek) and featured guests Franz Di Cioccio (PFM), Demetrio Stratos and Giulio Capiozzo (Area), and Vince Tempera; it leans on long, jazzy, Hendrix-tinged improvisations. The single “Pensami / Nel Ghetto” is praised as a standout. “Gente di Dublino” (1982) was made with Battiato’s circle, with lyrics by Oscar Avogadro, Francesco Messina, and Tommaso Tramonti; notable tracks include “Lombardia,” “Gente di Dublino,” and “Non metteteci la bomba.” Reviews note mainstream success with “Il ghetto” from “Carta straccia.”

Reviews cover Radius’s 1972 debut as a jam-heavy, prog-jazz session with guests from PFM and Area, praised for adventurous guitar. Pensami/Nel ghetto is hailed as a small masterpiece. Gente di Dublino (1982) features Battiato’s circle, highlighting Lombardia and sharp arrangements. There’s acknowledgment of mainstream success via Il ghetto from Carta straccia.