During a career which began in the last 1970s, this guitarist mixed jazz, rock and blues sounds with Neapolitan musical tradition. Self-taught, he played alongside greats like Eric Clapton, Richie Havens and Chick Corea. His band once opened for Bob Marley’s legendary Milan concert. According to Italian media, the singer and guitarist felt unwell during the night while he was at home in Tuscany, and died during his transport to hospital.