Per Grazia Ricevuta, often abbreviated as P.G.R., is an Italian band led by

Giovanni Lindo Ferretti Giovanni Lindo Ferretti (born 9 September 1953) is an Italian singer-songwriter, composer, and author. He is considered to be one of the founders of Italian punk rock music. Biography Ferretti was born in Cerreto Alpi (''frazione'' of Collagn ...

. The band grew out of the ashes of his previous project Consorzio Suonatori Indipendenti, which disbanded following the departure of long-time collaborator Massimo Zamboni. Their name Per Grazia Ricevuta'' ("For a Received Grace"), also marks a change. It is a stock phrase usually attached to mementos acknowledging miraculous divine gifts, and reflects Lindo Ferretti's rediscovery of his Catholic roots following a long career of radical left activism.

PGR's lineup changed with the release of the album ''D’anime e d’animali'' (2004), when founding members Ginevra Di Marco and Francesco Magnelli departed. As a response, the band's acronym was slightly changed into PG³R (''Però Gianni Giorgio Giovanni Resistono'', meaning "Yet Gianni Giorgio and Giovanni Resist"). In 2006 PGR performed a tour around Italy entitled 'Ripasso / Ribassi - Saldi, fino ad esaurimento scorte’ (Revision / Discounts - Sales while Stock Lasts). With the release of 2009's ''Ultime notizie di cronaca'', the band announced its dissolution.

Discography

* ''Per grazia ricevuta'' (For a Received Grace); 2002 * ''Montesole 29 giugno 2001'' (At Montesole, 29 June 2001); 2003, live * ''D'anime e d'animali'' (On Souls and on Animals); 2004 * ''Ultime notizie di cronaca''; 2009 * ''ConFusione''; featuring Franco Battiato; 2010

Members

- vocals (2001-2009) * Giorgio Canali - guitars, vocals (2001-2009) * Gianni Maroccolo - bass (2001-2009) * Francesco Magnelli - keyboards (2001-2004) * Ginevra Di Marco - vocals (2001-2004)

External links

Official web site
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