Let’s explore the life of Adriano Aragozzini, from his beginnings to the remarkable development of his career (including the legal battle with Alda D’Eusanio)…
Adriano Aragozzini’s career is synonymous with journalism and the prestigious Sanremo Festival, of which he was a patron between the late 1980s and early 1990s. In his twenties he collaborated with well-known weekly newspapers such as Oggi, TV Sorrisi e Canzoni, Cine Illustrato and founded the news agency Mondial New Press, of which he was director for three years.
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Adriano Aragozzini was born in Rome on July 3, 1938 under the sign of Cancer. Currently residing in the capital, he is a well-known journalist, record, theater and television producer associated with the Sanremo Festival, of which he was patron from 1989-1991. He is known for having been the historical manager of some of the festivals most famous Italian singers such as Luigi Tenco, Domenico Modugno, Nico Fidenco and Patty Pravo and for promoting their work.
Throughout his career he has been instrumental in establishing the careers of stars such as Mario Del Monaco and Gina Lollobrigida and introducing Mal (The Primitives) to the world through extensive international touring. He was also known for his friendships with prominent figures such as Modugno and for having directed some of Italy’s most prestigious shows with international artists such as Tina Turner, Sammy Davis Jr., Ray Charles, Ella Fitzgerald and Sarah Vaughan.
Adriano Aragozzini’s personal life remained largely private.
In an interview with Giancarlo Dotto, Adriano Aragozzini opened up about his private life beyond his notable achievements in the entertainment world. It is revealed that he has been married three times, with his second wife Gioia dying of cancer in 1993 at the age of 35.
Adriano Jr., Gioia and Gigliola are the three children of his third wife Olimpia Cagnola. In addition to grieving the loss of his first wife, the producer also experienced deep sorrow at the death of his daughter Gigliola, who was diagnosed with leukemia at the age of 23.
Adriano Aragozzini filed a complaint against Alda D’Eusanio.
In 2021, Adriano Aragozzini publicly criticized Alda D’Eusanio in response to his comments on Big Brother Vip, in which he claimed that the former Sanremo patron “destroyed” Mia Martini.
Aragozzini has decided to take legal action to protect his reputation and professionalism, Adnkronos reports in response to an allegation. He said: “D’Eusanio’s comment surprised me given that the entertainment industry in Italy is aware of my role in reviving Mia Martini’s career after I brought her to the Sanremo Festival in 1989, despite opposition from several influential artists and the record label Executives.”
In this article, we analyze seven interesting facts about Adriano Aragozzini that you might not know.
By chance, he started his managerial career by taking Gino Paoli under his tutelage. The producer told the Huffington Post the amusing anecdote: “They asked me to interview Gino Paoli. While a colleague before me had failed, I had succeeded. When asked what he does before each concert, Paoli replied ‘A se*a’ and the interviewer walked away indignant. I asked the same question and after a moment’s thought we both burst out laughing. A friendship was formed that has lasted to this day.”
He admitted that he made two missteps in his career as a producer. The first was with Lucio Dalla, with whom he initially refused to work due to a negative first impression. He later realized his mistake and Dalla became a well-known artist. The second was with Renato Zero, with whom he refused to work because he put his feet on the sofa he had just bought.
Dalla is credited with making three major changes to Sanremo, where he served as executive producer on the 1992 and 1993 editions: the inclusion of a live orchestra, the inclusion of internationally renowned guests, and the cessation of playback.
He worked with Renzo Arbore to organize the Italian orchestra’s world tour.
Adriano Aragozzini has received numerous awards, including being made an honorary citizen by New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani in 1995 for his efforts in promoting Italian culture. In 1997, Miami Mayor Joe Carollo honored him by declaring January 25 “Adriano Aragozzini Day.”
He is the sole author of an encyclopedia dedicated to the Sanremo Festival, spanning 40 years of research and analysis.
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