Early ⁣Life‍ and Career Beginnings

Sandro Giacobbe,born in Genoa on December 14,1949,to a father of Sicilian origins and ⁤a mother from Lucania,passed away today⁤ in his home ‌in⁣ Cogorno,in the‌ eastern part of Genoa.⁣ He was ⁣75 years old. A source close to the family confirmed his death after a battle‍ with cancer lasting‍ over ​ten ⁣years.

At the ​age of 16, Giacobbe chose to pursue music over accounting studies, forming the band Giacobbe & le Allucinazioni with‍ friends. They began performing in clubs throughout the⁢ Liguria region.

Breakthrough and⁤ Success with “Signora Mia”

In 1971,Giacobbe‌ signed his⁤ first record contract with Dischi ricordi,releasing the single “Per tre minuti e ⁢poi.” He later moved to CBS Records and achieved notable success in 1974 with the⁤ release of “Signora mia.” This song became a ‌national and international hit, charting in Italy and abroad throughout the 1970s and 1980s.

“Signora mia” also gained prominence as part of ‌the soundtrack for⁢ Lina Wertmüller’s film “Overwhelmed by an unusual destiny in the blue sea of August,” with original‌ music composed by Piero Piccioni. Another song from the album, ⁣”Signora addio,” was‌ performed by ‍gianni Nazzaro.

Later Years⁢ and football Passion

After ⁤decades⁣ of living in⁢ Moneglia, Giacobbe recently relocated to San salvatore di Cogorno. Before his musical career took off, he played football for the⁣ local team in ​Moneglia and later joined the National​ Singers team, ⁤even serving as thier​ coach.

Family and Legacy

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