Italian singer Peppino di Capri died Saturday morning on his beloved island of Capri after a long illness. The artist, also known for the song Champagne, passed away shortly before his 87th birthday and was one of the most prominent names in Italian popular song. Spiegel.de ↗
He linked his stage name to the island of Capri, which was an important part of both his life and his public identity. In the past he also achieved success in Germany and drew international attention with the song Non lo faccio più. He won the Sanremo Festival twice, cementing his position as one of the outstanding figures of the Italian music scene. Tagesspiegel ↗
In the first half of the 1960s he performed with the band Rockers. His work moved between rock and melody, and according to Italian assessments he represented a prototype of Italian singing that was, at the same time, looking toward the future. His life was closely intertwined with music, and his personal relationships were also reflected in his songs. La Repubblica ↗
Peppino di Capri was married twice. Roberta Stoppa and Giuliana Gagliardi, according to Italian reports, also played a significant role in his career. His death brings to a close the long musical career of a singer who combined the tradition of Italian melody with modern influences and left his mark beyond Italy as well. Die Zeit ↗
Italian singer Peppino di Capri has died
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Peppino di Capri ist tot: Schlagersänger und Sanremo-Gewinner gestorben
Spiegel.de
| 10:37 11.07.
Italo-Pop: Italienischer Sänger Peppino di Capri gestorben
Tagesspiegel
| 10:00 11.07.
Italo-Pop: Italienischer Sänger Peppino di Capri gestorben
Die Zeit
| 09:59 11.07.
Gli amori di Peppino di Capri: Roberta Stoppa, Giuliana Gagliardi e la vita che diventava canzone
La Repubblica
| 09:23 11.07.
È morto Peppino di Capri
ANSA
| 08:13 11.07.
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