Garybaldi

The Profile

Garybaldi are an Italian progressive rock group from Genoa, evolving out of the Gleemen and led by guitarist Pier Nicolò “Bambi” Fossati (brother of Ivano). Their debut Nuda (1972) featured artwork by Guido Crepax, followed by Astrolabio (1973), structured around two long suites. Their sound blends prog, psychedelic textures, and blues-infused, Hendrix-inspired guitar; praised by critics but limited in sales. Fossati is deceased.

Origin: Genoa, Italy. Predecessor: Gleemen. Core lineup on Nuda: Bambi Fossati (guitars, vocals), Angelo Traverso (bass), Maurizio Cassinelli (drums, percussion, vocals), Lio Marchi (keyboards). Nuda (1972) features cover and comics by Guido Crepax. Astrolabio (1973) includes the suites “Madre di Cose Perdute” and “Sette?”. Style noted for Hendrixian guitar, prog structures, psychedelic passages, and hard-blues hues.

Genoa’s Garybaldi evolved from the Gleemen into a distinct Italian progressive outfit led by guitarist Bambi Fossati. Reviews spotlight the debut Nuda (with Guido Crepax artwork) and the follow-up Astrolabio, built around two long suites. The band blends prog, psychedelic textures, and hard-blues/Hendrixian guitar. Critically praised yet commercially overlooked, their work remains a cult draw.