About Mario Tessuto
Lived 1944 – 2024 (aged 80). Mario Tessuto was an Italian singer.
Mario Buongiovanni (7 September 1943 – 5 December 2024), known professionally as Mario Tessuto, was an Italian pop singer, best known for the song "Lisa dagli occhi blu".
Early life and education Born in Pignataro Maggiore, at young age Tessuto moved with his family to Milan, where he studied accounting and opened a barbershop.
Career Tessuto started performing live thanks to his friendship with I Camaleonti's guitarist Livio Macchia, and after being noted by Adriano Celentano's collaborator Miki Del Prete, in 1963 he was put under contract by the label Clan Celentano. In the 1970s, he took part in some of the most important musical events in Italy, including 20th edition of the Sanremo Music Festival, but failed to repeat the success of his major hit.
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Who was Mario Tessuto?
Italian singer
When was Mario Tessuto born?
Mario Tessuto was born on 7 September 1944 in Pignataro Maggiore.
When did Mario Tessuto die?
Mario Tessuto died on 5 December 2024 in Vigevano.
What was Mario Tessuto's occupation?
Mario Tessuto was a singer.
What nationality was Mario Tessuto?
Mario Tessuto was Italian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Mario Tessuto. https://biography.guide/mario-tessuto/
MLA: "Mario Tessuto." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/mario-tessuto/.
Chicago: "Mario Tessuto." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/mario-tessuto/.
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