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Edoardo Bennato

Musician

Italian singer-songwriter born in Naples in 1946, active since the early 1970s; known for concept albums that blend rock, blues and folk with ironic, satirical lyrics and for large live shows in the late 1970s/early 1980s.

Born 1946 in Naples. Rose to prominence in the 1970s with acclaimed concept albums (e.g. Burattino senza fili, 1977) and filled stadiums in the early 1980s; mixes rock, blues, folk, and satirical lyrics. Later-career releases received mixed reactions.

DeBaser reviews highlight Edoardo Bennato as an influential Italian singer-songwriter known for 1970s concept albums that mix fairy-tale themes with social critique. Critics praise his musical experimentation (rock, blues, folk, ska/reggae touches) and stadium-era success, while later-career choices drew mixed reactions. Several albums — notably Burattino senza fili and Sono solo canzonette — are repeatedly celebrated.

For:Fans of Italian singer-songwriters, classic rock listeners, people interested in concept albums and political satire in music.

 This album is either loved or hated, depending on your point of view: for some, it’s the last noteworthy album of the Bagnoli singer-songwriter, for others, it marks the true beginning of the so-called "Bennato collapse."

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 "The album that made a generation of record sellers happy" (Paolo Madeddu)

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