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Direct Link To This Post Topic: RIP Francesco Di Giacomo (Banco)
    Posted: February 21 2014 at 14:42
The amazing vocalist of Banco has died in an auto accident, if I understand correctly.

http://www.ilmessaggero.it/roma/morto_banco_mutuo_soccorso/notizie/533050.shtml

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Direct Link To This Post Posted: February 21 2014 at 14:46
Awful news :( But well, this is life, and while I am still hanging around, I will deeply remember the beauties he did with BdMS.

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Direct Link To This Post Posted: February 21 2014 at 14:49
Sad news.

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Direct Link To This Post Posted: February 21 2014 at 15:02
sh*t no R.I.P. Francesco
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: February 21 2014 at 15:06
Just heard the news. Such a loss, even at his age. Media are pointing to him falling ill at the wheel and driving in the wrong lane. Unhappy
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: February 21 2014 at 15:14
Oh no... Cry
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: February 21 2014 at 15:17
Very sad. I feel very lucky to have had the chance to see him perform. What a great voice. Thank you for all the wonderful music Francesco! 
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: February 21 2014 at 15:39
One of the defining and most recognizable voices in Italian progressive music.

Thanks for so many wonderful albums we'll treasure forever.
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: February 21 2014 at 15:53
sad news...
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: February 21 2014 at 16:13
Just heard the news, he was very special, RIP!
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: February 21 2014 at 16:13
I don't like to be me to give the sad newsCry
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: February 21 2014 at 17:19
Wow. Terrible and unexpected news to read.

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Direct Link To This Post Posted: February 21 2014 at 17:38
Just saw this on another prog site. Crappy, crappy news for sure. :(
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: February 21 2014 at 17:41
Damn bad news. RIP, signore Di Giacomo. Cry
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: February 21 2014 at 17:48
The voice of Banco is no longer of this world? Very hard to accept and it hurts deep! RIP Francesco!
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: February 21 2014 at 18:31
Merda!  Stupid car accident! CensoredBroken Heart Head on wall
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: February 21 2014 at 18:34
Oh, terrible.

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Direct Link To This Post Posted: February 21 2014 at 18:40
The man had a presence like few others, and a voice to match. RIP Francesco.Unhappy
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: February 21 2014 at 18:55
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