Francesco Di Giacomo

The Profile

Francesco Di Giacomo was an Italian singer best known as the lead vocalist of the progressive rock band Banco del Mutuo Soccorso. Renowned for his powerful, expressive voice, he was active for decades and remained a central figure in Italian prog.

Lead singer of Banco del Mutuo Soccorso; Italian progressive rock icon; active primarily from the early 1970s until his death in 2014. Associated with the 1989 release credited to him, "Banco presenta Francesco Di Giacomo - Non Mettere le Dita Nel Naso."

A 1989 album credited to Francesco Di Giacomo during Banco’s late-’80s pop turn. Co-written with Vittorio Nocenzi, with contributions from Rodolfo Maltese and guests like Sam Moore. The sound leans pop but benefits from strong arrangements and notable tracks such as Sandali, E domani, Lilliput, and Cielo. The reviewer prefers the CD’s timbre over the LP and settles on a 3/5 rating, rounding down.