Follya, previously known as Dear Jack, is an Italian
pop rock
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band formed in 2012.
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They ended up second in the thirteenth edition of the Italian ]talent show
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''Amici di Maria De Filippi
''Amici'' (initially called ''Saranno Famosi'') is an Italian talent show. Created by Maria De Filippi, the show began in 2001 and has since aired annually. The show is produced by Fascino P.G.T. s.r.l. (owned by Maria De Filippi) and is broadca ...
'' and debuted in 2014 with the album ''Domani è un altro film (prima parte)'', which peaked at number 1 of the FIMI
The Federazione Industria Musicale Italiana (FIMI) is an umbrella organization that keeps track of virtually all aspects of the music recording industry in Italy. It was established in 1992, when major corporate labels left the previously exist ...
's album chart and was certified double platinum in Italy.[ They participated twice at the ]Sanremo Music Festival
The Sanremo Music Festival, officially the Italian Song Festival () and commonly known as just (), is the most popular Italian song contest and awards ceremony, held annually in the city of Sanremo, Liguria. It is the longest-running annual ...
in 2015
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, with the song "Il mondo esplode tranne noi", and in 2016
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, with the song "Mezzo respiro".[
In 2015, lead singer ]Alessio Bernabei
Alessio Bernabei (born September 4, 1992) is an Italian singer.
Early life
Bernabei was born in Tarquinia. He formed his first band at the age of 14.
Dear Jack
In 2012, Bernabei founded the band Dear Jack with Francesco Pierozzi, Lorenzo C ...
left the band to pursue a solo career, and was replaced by Leiner Reflessi (2015-2017) and by guitarist Lorenzo Cantarini (since 2017).Alessio Bernabei
Alessio Bernabei (born September 4, 1992) is an Italian singer.
Early life
Bernabei was born in Tarquinia. He formed his first band at the age of 14.
Dear Jack
In 2012, Bernabei founded the band Dear Jack with Francesco Pierozzi, Lorenzo C ...
, without Cantarini, and changed their name to Follya.
Members
* Alessio Bernabei
Alessio Bernabei (born September 4, 1992) is an Italian singer.
Early life
Bernabei was born in Tarquinia. He formed his first band at the age of 14.
Dear Jack
In 2012, Bernabei founded the band Dear Jack with Francesco Pierozzi, Lorenzo C ...
– vocals (2012-2015) (2022-now)
* Francesco Pierozzi – guitar (2012-present)
* Alessandro Presti – bass guitar (2012-present)
* Riccardo Ruiu – drums (2013-present)
Former members
* Lorenzo Cantarini – vocals (2017-2022), guitar (2013-2022)
* Leiner Riflessi – vocals (2015-2017)
Discography
Studio albums
* ''Domani è un altro film (prima parte)'' (2014)
* ''Domani è un altro film (seconda parte)'' (2015)
* ''Mezzo respiro'' (2016)
* ''Non è un caso se...'' (2018)
References
External links
*
Musical groups established in 2012
Musical groups from Rome
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