Rudy Rotta
Rudy Rotta (14 October 1950 – 3 July 2017) was an Italian blues guitarist.
Rudy Rotta | |
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 Rotta performing at Xroads, 6 January 2011 | |
| Background information | |
| Born | 14 October 1950 Villadossola, Italy |
| Origin | Italy |
| Died | 3 July 2017 (aged 66) Verona, Italy |
| Genres | Blues rock |
| Occupation(s) | Musician |
| Instruments | Guitar, Vocals |
| Website | Rudy Rotta.com |
Rotta was born in Villadossola, Italy, but was raised in Lucerne, Switzerland where his family emigrated.[1] He began his career in Switzerland at the age of 14, but eventually returned to Verona.
Over his career, he played with a number of well-known blues artists including Brian Auger, John Mayall, Robben Ford and Peter Green.
Rotta died on 3 July 2017 in Verona from pancreatic cancer, aged 66.[2]
References
- ↑ (in Italian) Il blues perde uno dei suoi più grandi chitarristi. È morto Rudy Rotta. 2017-07-04. http://www.veronasera.it/cronaca/lutto-morto-rudy-rotta-4-luglio-2017.html.
- ↑ (in Italian) Addio a Rudy Rotta, muore uno dei più stimati bluesman italiani. 2017-07-04. http://www.repubblica.it/spettacoli/musica/2017/07/04/news/addio_a_rudy_rotta_muore_uno_dei_piu_stimati_bluesman_italiani-169930039/.