Franco Battiato
- Type: Singer/Songwriter
- Country: Italy
- Born: March 23, 1945 in Ionia, Sicily, Italy
- Died: 18 May 2021, Milo, Sicily, Italy
- Active: 1965 - 2019
Biography
Franco Battiato was a singular force in Italian music, a composer, singer, and artist who defied categorization. His career began with romantic pop singles in the 1960s before he delved into avant-garde and electronic experimentation in the 1970s, releasing influential albums like 'Fetus' and 'Pollution' on the #Bla Bla# label. He achieved immense mainstream success in the 1980s with a sophisticated pop-rock sound on albums such as 'L'era del cinghiale bianco' and the multi-million selling 'La voce del padrone' for #EMI#. Known for his esoteric and philosophical lyrics, often written with philosopher *Manlio Sgalambro*, Battiato's work seamlessly blended pop, rock, classical, and world music, cementing his legacy as "Il Maestro."
Genres
Franco Battiato Discography
- Clic (1974) - Album - rated 3.83/5
- M.elle Le 芦Gladiator禄 (1975) - Album - rated 3.13/5
- La voce del padrone (1981) - Album - rated 3.92/5
- Mondi lontanissimi (1985) - Album - rated 3.88/5
- Echoes of Sufi Dances (1985) - Album - rated 3.08/5
- Genesi (1987) - Album - rated 3/5
- Caff猫 de la Paix (1993) - Album - rated 3.43/5
- L'imboscata (1996) - Album - rated 3.35/5
- Gommalacca (1998) - Album - rated 3.41/5
- La Cura (2000) - Compilation - rated 3.49/5
- Ferro battuto (2001) - Album - rated 3/5
- Fleurs3 (2002) - Album
- Correnti Gravitazionali (2022) - Compilation - rated 3.7/5