Gianni Maroccolo (born 1960) is a central figure in the history of Italian rock from 1980 to the present. Bassist for bands such as Litfiba, CCCP Fedeli alla Linea, CSI – Consorzio Suonatori Indipendenti, PGR – Per Grazia Ricevuta, as well as a solo artist, composer, arranger, educator, sound technician and manipulator, and artistic and record producer, he is an tireless weaver of connections and a multifaceted interpreter of contemporary sound.
This book gathers selected writings from the margins of Il Sonatore di Basso, a collection of over 100 transcriptions—both sheet music and tablature—of bass lines from his songs, created to mark fifty years of his sonic journey. It is a voyage through the music, memories, and emotions of an artist who has defined an era. Memorie di un Sonatore di Basso is more than just a book: it is a living, intimate, at times ironic and always sincere account in which Gianni Maroccolo retraces his extraordinary musical and human adventure. From his first steps in the Florentine underground scene to the most prestigious stages, from the bands he was part of to collaborations — such as with Claudio Rocchi — to the difficult choices along the way. A mosaic of anecdotes, encounters, and reflections, where a passion for music intertwines with the emotions of a life lived without compromise. A work that speaks to those who loved—and still love—the sound of a generation, and to those who believe that music is more than just notes: it’s a bridge between souls. A book for those who listen with their heart, and for those who never stop seeking beauty.
With a foreword by Sacha Naspini and an afterword by Giovanni Lindo Ferretti. Cover illustration by Lionello Nardon.
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