Stormy Six

Italian progressive rock group from Milan, founders of the Rock in Opposition movement, active mainly in the late 1960s–early 1980s.

Closely linked to the Italian student movement and left-wing politics; cited as founders/members of Rock in Opposition. Reviews and notes state the band released eight studio albums, shifted from political/folk roots to experimental/progressive music, collaborated with Georgie Born (cello) on Macchina Maccheronica, and released the live recording 'Un Concerto' (recorded 1993, released 1995). Their final studio album in the sequence of reviews is 'Al Volo' (1982).

Stormy Six are presented as an Italian Milanese progressive/political rock group, key to the Rock in Opposition movement. Reviews praise their evolution from folk-political songs to experimental progressive works and highlight albums such as Un Biglietto del Tram, Macchina Maccheronica and Al Volo. Critics underline strong songwriting, unusual harmonies and historical importance in Italy's 1970s scene.

For:Fans of progressive rock, Rock in Opposition, 1970s political music, Italian music historians and curious listeners.