About Mario Cipollina
Born 1954. Mario Cipollina is a bassist.
Mario Cipollina is an American musician, playing the bass guitar. He is a founding member of the American rock band Huey Lewis and the News.
Biography Cipollina was born in San Rafael, California, in 1954. His older brother, John Cipollina (1943–1989) was the guitarist for Quicksilver Messenger Service. Cipollina was in the band Soundhole, based in the San Francisco Bay Area. Their biggest competition was Clover. In 1979, members of Soundhole and Clover joined forces to form Huey Lewis and the News.
The News' sound draws upon early pop, R&B, doo-wop, blue-eyed soul and new wave.
Cipollina was fired from Huey Lewis and the News in 1995 due to suffering from drug addiction. From 2002 to 2004, Mario was a member of Quicksilver Gold, a tribute band to Quicksilver Messenger Service. In 2007, Cipollina joined the News on stage for a state fair in California.
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Who is Mario Cipollina?
musical artist
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Mario Cipollina was born on 10 November 1954 in San Rafael.
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Mario Cipollina is a bassist.
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