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Richard Benson

Musician
Forfans of italian rock and cult tv, curious listeners, and seekers of outrageous live shows
3 Reviews 87 Definitions 13 Charts
Demential Progressive Metal

The Profile

British-Italian guitarist, singer, and television presenter known for an eccentric, combative on-screen persona and a cult following in Italy; associated with rock and heavy metal and notorious for chaotic, comedic live shows.

Solo release Madre Tortura includes tracks "C'è ancora un colore nella notte", "Gerarchie Infernali", and "Adagio in RE"; performed a cover of "Another Brick in the Wall"; a notorious live show took place at Coetus Pub in 2005; full name publicly documented as Richard Philip Henry John Benson; British-Italian artist active from the 1970s until the early 2020s.

Two DeBaser reviews paint Richard Benson as a cult figure: divisive in the studio, riotous on stage. Madre Tortura is panned for sloppy solos yet noted for its comic monologues. The Coetus Pub 2005 live show is celebrated as anarchic cabaret with crowd mayhem and covers. Signature song: Madre Tortura. Expect laughs, rants, and chaos more than virtuosity.

Notable Quotes

❝ He can't play, he can't compose, he makes up absurd stories, and his concerts are a tour de force of laughter, yet he is a real character.
❝ Imagine a place where you can unleash your most delirious craziness: well! that place is a Richard Benson concert!
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