Dodi Battaglia | |
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Background information | |
Birth name | Donato Battaglia |
Born | Bologna, Italy | 1 June 1951
Genres | Pop, Rock |
Occupation(s) | Musician, songwriter |
Instrument(s) | Guitar, vocals |
Years active | 1966–present |
Member of | Pooh |
Donato "Dodi" Battaglia (born 1 June 1951) is an Italian guitarist, singer and songwriter known as a member of the pop group Pooh. [1]
Born at Bologna, Battaglia joined Pooh as lead guitarist in 1968. Together with Roby Facchinetti, he was the main songwriter starting from the LP Alessandra of 1972. Battaglia was part of the Pooh until they split up in 2016. He also published several solo albums and singles and occasionally collaborated as session musician for other famous italian artists.
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