Italian pop/rock band formed in 1966, noted for melodic harmonies, symphonic/prog experiments in the 1970s and a long commercial career.

Core lineup and related facts verifiable from reviews and public sources: Roby Facchinetti (keyboards, vocals), Dodi Battaglia (guitar, vocals), Stefano D'Orazio (drums, vocals; died 2020), Red Canzian (bass, vocals; joined after Riccardo Fogli left), Riccardo Fogli (early member, left in 1972/1973), Valerio Negrini (primary lyricist; died 2013). The group won Sanremo in 1990 with "Uomini soli". Officially ceased regular activity in 2016 and performed reunion shows (including San Siro, 6 July 2023) per DeBaser coverage.

Collection of user reviews on DeBaser shows Pooh as a long-lived Italian pop/rock band mixing melodic pop, symphonic/prog experiments and arena-level shows. Reviews praise Parsifal and several 1970s records while noting later commercial phases. Live material and reunion shows (including San Siro 2023) are highlighted.

For:Fans of Italian pop, listeners of 1970s progressive/symphonic pop, newcomers curious about long-running bands.

 Listen. Stop.

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 a perfect example of "high chart-high quality"

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 Splendid. Monumental. Minimalist. Epic. As moving as few works can be.

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 Because there is a Pooh song for everything.

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