Francesco Bianconi

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Francesco Bianconi
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Bianconi in 2016
Background information
Born (1973-05-25) 25 May 1973 (age 51)
Montepulciano, Tuscany, Italy
Occupations
  • Singer
  • songwriter
  • record producer
  • writer
Years active1994–present
Member of Baustelle

Francesco Bianconi (born 25 May 1973) is an Italian singer, songwriter, producer, novelist, and frontman of the indie rock band Baustelle.

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Life and career

Born in Montepulciano, Bianconi attended the "Antonio da Sangallo" Scientific High School and graduated in Communication Sciences from the University of Siena. [1] [2]

In the 1990s, he co-founded the band Baustelle, releasing their debut album Sussidiario illustrato della giovinezza in 2000. [1] After relocating to Milan to work as a journalist, he continued to publish albums with the band while collaborating with artists such as Virginiana Miller  [ it ] and writing for prominent names in the Italian music scene, including Irene Grandi, Noemi, Paola Turci, and Anna Oxa. [3] [4] [5]

Bianconi made his literary debut in 2011 with the novel Il regno animale. [6]

In 2020, he launched his first solo album, Forever, [7] followed by Accade in 2022. [8] [9]

Discography

Studio albums

TitleAlbum detailsPeak chart positions
ITA
[10]
Forever
  • Release date: 16 October 2020
  • Label: Ponderosa, BMG
11
Accade
  • Release date: 28 January 2022
  • Label: Ponderosa, BMG
[11]

Filmography

Film
YearTitleRoleNotes
2012WorkersPoker playerCameo role
2024Quasi a casaMusic producer

Books

References