Gianni Mascolo

Gianni Mascolo (born 3 November 1940, died 21 December 2016) was an Italian singer, best known for his participation on behalf of Switzerland in the 1968 Eurovision Song Contest. At the age of 10, Mascolo joined the chorus of La Scala in Milan, remaining there for five years until his voice broke. He then studied at the Milan Conservatory, and graduated in pianoforte. He started singing in the Milan area, and was offered a recording contract with local label Ariston in 1964. The following year he participated in the San Remo Festival, duetting with Dusty Springfield on the song "Di fronte all'amore", composed by Umberto Bindi, which failed to progress to the final.

Gianni Mascolo

Gianni Mascolo (born 3 November 1940, died 21 December 2016) was an Italian singer, best known for his participation on behalf of Switzerland in the 1968 Eurovision Song Contest. At the age of 10, Mascolo joined the chorus of La Scala in Milan, remaining there for five years until his voice broke. He then studied at the Milan Conservatory, and graduated in pianoforte. He started singing in the Milan area, and was offered a recording contract with local label Ariston in 1964. The following year he participated in the San Remo Festival, duetting with Dusty Springfield on the song "Di fronte all'amore", composed by Umberto Bindi, which failed to progress to the final.