Franco Bracardi
About Franco Bracardi
Franco Bracardi (16 May 1935 - 27 February 2005) was an Italian actor, composer, pianist and stand-up comedian. Born in Rome, he began working as a jazz pianist in night clubs during the first half of the fifties, and in 1960 became the pianist of The Flippers, a beat group that also included Lucio Dalla. From the mid-sixties he composed songs for artists such as Mina, Mireille Mathieu and Raffaella Carra, and debuted as an actor and comedian performing at 'Setteperotto', a small cabaret in Rome. He became famous in 1970 through Renzo Arbore and Gianni Boncompagni's radio variety show Alto gradimento, where he was the score composer and gave voice to grotesque characters such as Solforio. He later became the official pianist of Maurizio Costanzo on his long-running television show. He was the younger brother of Giorgio Bracardi.
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Who was Franco Bracardi?
Franco Bracardi (16 May 1935 to 27 February 2005) was an Italian actor, composer, pianist and stand-up comedian born in Rome.
How did Franco Bracardi begin in music?
In the first half of the fifties he played jazz piano in night clubs, and in 1960 he became the pianist of The Flippers, a beat group that also included Lucio Dalla.
Which singers did Franco Bracardi compose songs for?
From the mid-sixties he wrote songs for artists such as Mina, Mireille Mathieu and Raffaella Carr脿.
Where did Franco Bracardi debut as a comedian?
His debut as an actor and comedian came at Setteperotto, a small cabaret in Rome.
What made Franco Bracardi famous?
Fame came in 1970 with Alto gradimento, the radio variety show by Renzo Arbore and Gianni Boncompagni, where he composed the score and voiced grotesque characters such as Solforio.
What was Franco Bracardi's role on Maurizio Costanzo's show?
Franco Bracardi became the official pianist of Maurizio Costanzo on his long-running television show.
