Who is Sergio Indrigo, origins, Sanremo and premature death

Sergio Indrigo with his wife

Sergio Endrigo, with her warm voice And its unforgettable melodies, marked an era in the history of Italian music. Born in Pula in 1933, his life was a journey through music, poetry and stories that touched the hearts of many.

From origins to rise by Sergio Endrigo

Endrigo's life is a story of Resilience e passion. From childhood on Istria until he arrived in Italy as a refugee, music was his constant companion. There guitar, played in free moments, became his instrument of expression and the gateway to success.

The great successes and Sanremo

Endrigo's artistic journey is dotted with songs that have become real hymns, such as "I who love only you"and "Song for you“, the latter winner of the Sanremo Festival in 1968. His music, always current, continues to be a source of inspiration.

Collaborations and giveaways

Endrigo has not only made his mark with his songs, but also through his collaborations with great poets and writers like Gianni Rodari e Giuseppe Ungaretti. Contemporary artists such as The Flight paid homage to his talent, demonstrating thelasting impact of his art.

A life dedicated to music

Despite challenges, including a long battle with lung cancer that took him away in 2005, Endrigo continued to give music and poetry until his last days. His legacy lives on in his songs, which continue to move and inspire.

The death of Sergio Indrigo

The disappearance of Sergio Endrigo has left an unfillable void in the Italian musical panorama. After a courageous fight against a lung cancer, the singer-songwriter left us the 7 September 2005, at the age of 72 years.

His death also extinguished a rumor that had been going on for decades he knew how to interpret emotions with sensitivity and depth and the most intimate feelings of the human soul.

La funeral, reserved and intimate, reflected the discretion that has always characterized Endrigo's life, far from the clamor of success and close to the most authentic chords of existence. The eternal rest of him a Terni, in family tomb, offers a place of memory and reflection for those who wish to pay homage to his timeless talent.

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Written by Gennaro Marchesi
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