Rino Gaetano
Italian musician (1950–1981)
Born
Oct 29, 1950 (75)
Birth Place
Crotone
Nationality
Italy
Died
1981-06-02
About
Salvatore Antonio "Rino" Gaetano was an Italian musician and singer-songwriter. He is famous for his satirical songs and oblique yet incisive political commentary. He is remembered for his raspy voice, for the heavily ironic lyrics of his songs and his social protests. He died in a car accident at age 30. He was a popular and influential figure, widely re-evaluated by the following teen generations.