Tullio De Piscopo

Tullio De Piscopo (born 24 February 1946, Naples, Italy) is an Italian drummer and singer.

De Piscopo was born the son of a drummer in an orchestra. In 1969 he moved to Turin, where he began a successful career as drummer for several popular artists, including Gerry Mulligan, Ástor Piazzolla, Aldemaro Romero, Gato Barbieri, Mina, Lucio Dalla, Pino Daniele, Manu Chao and others.[1][2][3][4][5][6][7] In 1974-1975 he was a member of New Trolls Atomic System.[8]

He also wrote scores for several movies. His most successful song is "Andamento lento", which won Festivalbar in 1988. Outside Italy he became famous with his 1983 hit single, "Stop Bajon (Primavera)". It reached #58 in the UK Singles Chart in March 1987.[9] His song "Radio Africa" was a collaboration with the singer Mory Kanté.

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  9. ^ Roberts, David (2006). British Hit Singles & Albums (19th ed.). London: Guinness World Records Limited. p. 145. ISBN 1-904994-10-5. 

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