Flavio Bruno Pardini (Rome, 7 December 1989), known professionally as Gazzelle, is an Italian singer-songwriter. His stage name was chosen without any connection with Pardini's real personality, mainly because of the word's sound, and after
Adidas
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Gazelle sneakers.
His debut single, "Quella te", was released by Maciste Dischi in late 2016. At the time, he refused to appear and to reveal any detail about himself. He later explained he wanted to preserve his privacy and to be one step back from his songs, in order to let people focus on his music.
His real identity and image were released in March 2017, when he released his debut album, ''Superbattito'', and embarked on his first concert tour.
One year later, the album was re-released under the title ''Megasuperbattito'', also featuring the singles "Sayonara", "Stelle filanti" and "Martelli".
His second studio album, ''Punk'' (2018), was preceded by the singles "Tutta la vita", "Sopra" and "Scintille". In March 2018, he performed for the first time in indoor sports arenas
Mediolanum Forum
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in Milan and
PalaLottomatica
PalaLottomatica, formerly known as Palazzo dello Sport or PalaEUR, is a multi-purpose sports and entertainment arena in Rome, Italy. It is located in the heart of the well known modern EUR complex. The arena hosted the 1960 Olympic basketball t ...
in Rome. He also took part in the 2019 International Worker's Day concert in Piazza San Giovanni Laterano,
Rome
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, established_date = 753 BC
, founder = King Romulus (legendary)
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, annually supported by Italian trade unions
CGIL
The Italian General Confederation of Labour (; CGIL) is a national trade union based in Italy. It was formed by agreement between socialists, communists, and Christian democrats in the "Pact of Rome" of June 1944. In 1950, socialists and Christi ...
,
CISL and
UIL.
A new edition of the album, ''Post Punk'', was released in late 2019. It also included the singles "Polynesia", "Settembre" and "Una canzone che non so".
In order to promote the album, he embarked on an indoor tour in January and February 2020.
Discography
Albums
Singles
External links
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References
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1989 births
Living people
Singers from Rome
Italian pop singers
21st-century Italian male singers