Gianni Nazzaro (October 27, 1948) was an Italian singer and actor who became
wildly popular in the 70s through a series of appearances on the music contest
Un Disco Per l’Estate. Born in Naples, he began performing under the pseudonym
Buddy, imitating the likes of Bobby Solo, Adriano Celentano, and Gianni Morandi.
After signing with the record label Fans, Gianni Nazzaro made the first of many
appearances on Un Disco Per l’Estate in 1968 with the track “Solo Noi.” In 1970,
his song “Me Chiamme Ammore,” written with Peppino di Capri, won the Napoli
Music Festival. Following the rel...