Overview
- Italian media reported his death on Sunday, March 15, identifying the Milan-born singer as the enduring frontman of I Nuovi Angeli.
- A secular service is scheduled for March 18 at 11:00 at the La Vignatese funeral chamber in Vignate, according to a Facebook page dedicated to him.
- He was the voice of signature hits including “Ragazzina, ragazzina,” “Donna felicità” (1971, with lyrics by Roberto Vecchioni and Andrea Lo Vecchio), “Singapore,” and “Anna da dimenticare.”
- Canzi began in 1963 with the duo Paki & Paki recording for Clan Celentano, then co-founded I Nuovi Angeli in 1966 with Pasquale Andriola alongside Renato Sabbioni and Ricky Rebaioli.
- Coverage noted a concert had been scheduled for March 20 at the Auditorium in Bareggio, reflecting his continued performances in recent years.