About Nico Tirone
Lived 1944 – 2012 (aged 67). Nico Tirone was an Italian singer.
Nicola Tirone (18 September 1944 – 12 April 2012), best known as Nico dei Gabbiani, was an Italian singer.
Born in Sambuca di Sicilia, he was founder and voice of the pop-beat group Nico e i Gabbiani, with whom achieved several hits in the late sixties. In the early 1970s, he became soloist, obtaining his major success with the song Cento Campane, theme of the TV series Il segno del comando.
During the eighties Nico toured the US, notably NY with the Group Europa based in Westchester. He was greeted with great enthusiasm singing his hits such as Dedica, Amore Senza Fine, and Parole.
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Who was Nico Tirone?
Italian singer (1944-2012)
When was Nico Tirone born?
Nico Tirone was born on 18 September 1944 in Sambuca di Sicilia.
When did Nico Tirone die?
Nico Tirone died on 12 April 2012 in Mazara del Vallo.
What was Nico Tirone's occupation?
Nico Tirone was a singer.
What nationality was Nico Tirone?
Nico Tirone was Italian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Nico Tirone. https://biography.guide/nico-tirone/
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