Ladri di biciclette

Italian music group known for a late-1980s self-titled album blending blues and swing with pop sensibilities. The debut sold about 150,000 copies, earned a Gold Disc and a Telegatto; notable singles include "Dr. Jazz & Mr. Funk" and "Sotto questo sole." Paolo Belli left for a solo career around 1991.

Appeared at Sanremo (1989) in the Newcomers/Emerging context; signed to EMI; many members came from Carpi (province of Modena) according to contemporary reviews; debut album achieved significant radio play and commercial success; Paolo Belli pursued a solo career after the group's initial run.

The review celebrates Ladri di biciclette's late-1980s self-titled record as a fun, fresh Italian take on blues and swing. The album produced radio hits like "Dr. Jazz & Mr. Funk" and helped the group sell about 150,000 copies, earning a Gold Disc and a Telegatto. They appeared at Sanremo (1989) and had an EMI contract; Paolo Belli later went solo around 1991. The record is remembered as lighthearted Italian swing.

For:Listeners of Italian late-1980s pop, swing and blues; fans of Paolo Belli and vintage radio hits.