Mauro Repetto

The Profile

Italian artist best known as co‑founder and onstage dancer/creative partner in the pop act 883 with Max Pezzali. Credited with contributions to early 883 material; later pursued solo projects including the album Zucchero Filato Nero. Reviews recount career setbacks after attempts in the US, personal struggles, and a later, calmer phase.

From DeBaser reviews: met Max Pezzali in Pavia in the mid‑80s and helped form 883; contributed to the songs on Hanno ucciso l'uomo ragno; acted mainly as dancer while Max sang; left for the United States (Miami) and experienced financial and personal difficulties; returned to Italy and released Zucchero Filato Nero; a 2006 review states he worked at Disneyland as Pluto.

Reviews on DeBaser describe Mauro Repetto as co‑founder of 883 and the group's dancer/creative force. He is credited with contributions to the early 883 repertoire and later released the solo album Zucchero Filato Nero. Accounts note career setbacks (troubles in the US, financial loss) and personal torment, but also a later calmer phase. Two DeBaser reviews (ratings 4 and 5) portray him with sympathy and frank criticism of his singing.