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Italian musicians born in the year 1939

Here are 13 famous musicians from Italy were born in 1939:

Francis Ford Coppola

Francis Ford Coppola (April 7, 1939 Detroit-) also known as Science, Ichabod or Mom & Dad is an Italian screenwriter, film producer, film director, television director, television producer, actor and film editor. He has three children, Sofia Coppola, Roman Coppola and Gian-Carlo Coppola.

Coppola is best known for directing the Godfather trilogy, a series of films widely regarded as some of the greatest in American cinema. He has won numerous awards for his work, including five Academy Awards, six Golden Globe Awards, and the Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival. Outside of film, Coppola is a respected entrepreneur, having founded his own winery, which produces award-winning wines. He has also taken on various humanitarian causes and is a strong advocate for the protection of the environment. Coppola continues to work in the film industry and is regarded as one of the most influential and innovative filmmakers of his generation.

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Dick Vitale

Dick Vitale (June 9, 1939 Passaic-) a.k.a. Dickie V, Richard J. "Dick" Vitale or Richard J. Vitale is an Italian coach, sports commentator and commentator. He has two children, Terri Vitale and Sherri Vitale.

Vitale is best known for his passionate coverage of college basketball for ESPN, where he has been a commentator since 1979. He also coached college basketball for multiple years, starting his coaching career at Garfield High School in New Jersey before moving to college coaching at the University of Detroit and the University of South Florida. Vitale has won multiple awards for his work in sports broadcasting, including being inducted into the Sports Broadcasting Hall of Fame and the National Collegiate Basketball Hall of Fame. He is also a strong advocate for pediatric cancer research and has raised millions of dollars through his annual fundraising event, the Dick Vitale Gala.

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Gian Paolo Chiti

Gian Paolo Chiti (January 21, 1939 Rome-) is an Italian pianist, composer and film score composer.

Chiti began playing the piano at a young age and went on to study music theory and composition at the Accademia Nazionale di Santa Cecilia in Rome. He then began composing music for films, often working in collaboration with his longtime friend and fellow composer, Suso Cecchi d'Amico.

Chiti's work in film included composing music for classic Italian films such as La Dolce Vita and Rocco and His Brothers. He also wrote music for theater productions and television shows.

In addition to his work as a composer, Chiti was also a talented pianist and performed in concerts around the world. He was known for his interpretations of classical music and his ability to improvise on the piano.

Chiti continued to compose and perform music well into his later years, and his contributions to the world of music were recognized with numerous awards and honors.

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Gian Piero Reverberi

Gian Piero Reverberi (July 29, 1939 Genoa-) also known as Reverberi, Gian Piero, G.P. Reverberi, Giampiero Reverberi, Gianpiero Reverber or P. Reverberi is an Italian film score composer, composer, pianist, music arranger, conductor, entrepreneur and musician.

His discography includes: The Adventures of Robinson Crusoe, and . Genres related to him: Film score.

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Giorgio Gaber

Giorgio Gaber (January 25, 1939 Milan-January 1, 2003 Camaiore) also known as Giorgo Gaber, Il Signor G. or Giorgio Gaberscik was an Italian actor. He had one child, Dalia Gaberscik.

His discography includes: Il signor G, Sexus et Politica, Dialogo tra un impegnato e un non so, Libertà obbligatoria, Polli d'allevamento, Pressione bassa, Gli anni che verranno..., Il teatro di Giorgio Gaber, Io se fossi Gaber and Parlami d'amore Mariù.

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Milva

Milva (July 17, 1939 Goro-) also known as Maria Ilva Biolcati is an Italian singer and actor. Her child is Martina Corgnati.

Her albums include Ein Kommen und Gehen, Gefühl und Verstand, Immer mehr, In territorio nemico, Mut zum Risiko, Stationen, Mia bella Napoli, Meisterstücke, Mein Weg and Liberta. Genres she performed include Tango music, Schlager music, Easy listening, Nuevo tango, Chanson, Rock music, Opera and Pop music.

Franco Micalizzi

Franco Micalizzi (December 21, 1939 Rome-) a.k.a. Frank Michaels, Frank Micalizzi, M. Micalizzi, Frances Taylor or Francis Taylor is an Italian composer, conductor and film score composer. He has two children, Cristiano Micalizzi and Alessandro Micalizzi.

His albums: Lo chiamavano Trinità, L' albero dalle foglie rosa, Il cinico, l'infame, il violento, Napoli violenta, Sei jellato, amico hai incontrato Sacramento / I due volti della paura, Adolescence pervertie, Italia a mano armata, Genova a mano armata, Amazzoni: Donne d'amore e di guerra and Cinema a mano armata.

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Don Backy

Don Backy (August 21, 1939 Santa Croce sull'Arno-) otherwise known as Aldo Caponi, Riccardo Rovatti, Don Backi, Don Baky or Aldo Caponi/Riccardo Rovatti is an Italian singer, author, actor and film score composer. He has one child, Emiliano Caponi.

His albums include I grandi successi 1967-1971, La mia storia, Volume 1, Signori si nasce e io lo nacqui, and Canzone.

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Veriano Luchetti

Veriano Luchetti (March 12, 1939 Tuscania-April 23, 2012 Rome) was an Italian actor.

Discography: Nabucco and Verdi Requiem.

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Peppino di Capri

Peppino di Capri (July 27, 1939 Capri-) a.k.a. Giuseppe Faiella is an Italian singer and actor. He has three children, Igor Faiella, Edoardo Faiella and Dario Faiella.

His albums: I successissimi, Voce 'e notte, I successi di Peppino di Capri, ... E Cominciò Così, Peppino DI Capri In Tour, Napoli Ieri Napoli Oggi Vol.4, E I New Rockers - Hits Vol.1, Napoli Ieri Napoli Oggi Vol.1, Napoli Ieri Napoli Oggi Vol.3 and Un Grande Amore E Niente Più Feat I New Rockers. Genres he performed: Pop music, Italian popular music, Adult contemporary music, Rock music, Rock and roll and Canzone Napoletana.

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Giancarlo Chiaramello

Giancarlo Chiaramello (February 18, 1939 Bra, Piedmont-) also known as Gian Carlo Chiaramello is an Italian composer, music arranger, conductor, musician and film score composer.

He began studying music at a young age and went on to attend the Giuseppe Verdi Conservatory in Turin. In the 1960s, Chiaramello gained recognition for his work as an arranger for popular Italian singers such as Mina and Adriano Celentano. He went on to work with a number of other notable artists including Patty Pravo and Ornella Vanoni.

In addition to his work in popular music, Chiaramello has also composed scores for a number of films and television shows. Some of his most notable works include the score for the 1982 film "La Traviata" and the theme song for the Italian game show "Rischiatutto".

Over the course of his career, Chiaramello has received a number of accolades for his contributions to the music industry. In 1991, he was awarded the Ambrogino d'Oro, a prestigious honor given to outstanding citizens of Milan. He has also served as a judge on several Italian music competitions such as "Festival di Sanremo" and "Un disco per l'estate".

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Enrico Rava

Enrico Rava (August 20, 1939 Trieste-) a.k.a. Rava, Enrico is an Italian trumpeter.

Discography: Rava L'Opera Va', Italian Ballads, What a Day!!!, Montreal Diary / A: Play Miles Davis, , Full Of Life, , Icon, Enrico Rava Quartet and The Plot. His related genres: Jazz.