Rino Gaetano

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Rino Gaetano
Rino Gaetano in 1981
Background information
Birth name	Salvatore Antonio Gaetano
Also known as	Rino Gaetano
Born	(1950-10-29)29 October 1950 Crotone, Italy
Died	2 June 1981(1981-06-02) (aged 30) Rome, Italy
Genres	Rock reggae pop
Occupation	Singer-songwriter
Instruments	Vocals guitar piano ukulele
Years active	1973–1981
Labels	It RCA Italiana
Formerly of	Francesco De Gregori Antonello Venditti Anna Oxa Riccardo Cocciante
Website	http://www.rinogaetano.it/

Salvatore Antonio "Rino" Gaetano (29 October 1950 – 2 June 1981) 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.