Banda Bassotti

Banda Bassotti
Banda Bassotti performing live in 2008
Background information
OriginRome, Italy
GenresSka-punk, reggae, punk, ska
Years active1987–1996, 2001–present
LabelsGridalo Forte
Members
  • Angelo Conti
  • Fabio Santarelli
  • Francesco Antonozzi
  • Gian Paolo Picchiami
  • Maurizio Gregori
  • Michele Frontino
  • Peppe
  • Sandro Travarelli
WebsiteBanda Bassotti at Facebook

Banda Bassotti is an Italian ska-punk band formed in 1987 in Rome, Italy. Their songs are generally political in nature, focusing on Communist and anti-fascist issues. Many are about also politics of Ireland and Latin America. The band was inspired by The Clash and The Specials. The band was politically active from the beginning, attending protests and sympathizing with anti-fascist movements in Italy. Their name derives from the Italian version of the Disney characters Beagle Boys.

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