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5 must-listen Italian rock artists in history Vasco Rossi Presentation: A controversial character, he's long been linked with the rock-god scandal triad: sex, drugs and rock and roll. Hated and even ignored by the critics, but loved by his fans, we bring Vasco Rossi to Eurochannel. Relive his greatest hits in this must-watch music special. Vasco Rossi is a pioneer. With a background that would have lead him to live an average life - born to a housewife and a truck driver-his inherent drive and relentless ambition saw him become the founder of one of the first private radio stations in Italy. Then, encouraged by his friends upon realizing his poetic talent, he turned into a full-time songwriter and singer. Divisive and igniting, Vasco Rossi has managed to successfully turn his drawbacks into success. Being arrested for cocaine possession and involved in heavy drinking and narcotic consumption, the star has used the controversy for inspiration, turning his issues into art with the album Bollicine (Little Bubbles). The album - which features lyrics about cocaine - consecrated him definitively as an idol of a new generation and an icon in Italian rock. After his surprising statement of being "a bit tired of making albums" and preferring to focus on one song at time, Vasco Rossi features on Eurochannel to entertain you with his unique gift of musical talent. Turn your living rooms into an Italian club and bang your heads along with oratory sensations from the legend of Italian rock. Biography: Vasco Rossi, who was born on 7th February in 1952, is also known as Il Blasco. An Italian singer and songwriter, he is widely considered to be one of the pioneers of Italian rock. During the course of his infinitely successful career, he has published 26 albums and has written over 150 songs, as well as providing lyrics for other best-selling artists. His provocative attitude throughout his career has been regularly criticized as well as his choice of lifestyle, bad behavior and the lyrics to his songs. Trivia: • Vasco Rossi spent three weeks in prison for cocaine possession during the 80s. |
