Ladri di Carrozzelle explained
Ladri di Carrozzelle ("Wheelchair Thieves" as the name is a play on the film Bicycle Thieves) is an Italian Pop rock group that formed due to a summer event in 1989 for the Union for the Fight Against Muscular Dystrophy.[1] That said not all the members have Muscular dystrophy or use wheelchairs. In 2004 the group had 11 members in total with 8 in wheelchairs. They have put out several albums and performed at World Youth Day. The music they play varies from heavy metal to funk to pop.[2]
Members
Current
- Paolo Falessi "Falex" - guitar
- Anna di Stefano "Gnappa" - singer
- Alessandro Tordeschi "Saso" - singer
- Manuela Gasbarri "Manu" - singer
- Domenico Aldorasi "Mr President" - Keyboard
- Roberto Pucci "Pucci" - bass guitar
- Massimo Cavallaro "Cavallino" - drums
- Daniele Placidi "Micio" - drums
- Massimiliano Sciaqua "Koala" - drums
- Mario Contarino "Contarillo" - drums
- Emiliano Esposti "Roscio" - guitar
- Rosario Contarino "Mr Obvius" - drums
Former members
- Luca Bassani - (2000-2005)
- Fabiano Lioi "Frodo" - instrumentalist - (2002-2006)
- Pino Costanzi - guitar (1989-1998)
- Guido e Roberto Garofolini - (1989-1993)
- Massimo Paolini - (1989-1992)
- Piero Pasquavaglio - (1989-2000)
- Mario Stranci - (1989-1992)
Discography
- 1992 - Distrofichetto (single)
- 1993 - Chi non salta
- 1997 - Cambio di rotta
- 1998 - In concerto? (live)
- 1998 - Anima mia (cd singolo)
- 1999 - Scuolatour
- 2000 - Sparta (e dintorni)
- 2003 - Live? (live)
- 2005 - Come un battito d'ali
External links
Notes and References
- http://www.initaly.com/travel/life/carrozel.htm In Italy
- http://www.iht.com/articles/2004/12/29/povo_ed3_.php International Herald Tribune
