Michele
Gianfranco Michele Maisano, known professionally as Michele, was born on June
22, 1944, in Vigevano, Italy. He recorded his first single at 14 years old. His
breakthrough came in 1963 with "Se mi vuoi lasciare", which won the Cantagiro
music competition and topped the Italian hit-parade. Throughout the 1960s,
Michele released several EPs and gained success with covers of Elvis Presley
songs. In 1970, he participated in the Sanremo Festival with "L'addio" and again
in 1972 with "Forestiero". His notable albums include Michele (1963) and Vivendo
Cantando (1971). Michele also ventur...
