While playing gigs as a cover band trying to make some needed money for instruments, our main focus and pleasure was to play our own music. In no time, I fell in love with that instrument. Beppe insisted that I join the band playing the bass, although I never did before as I was really a guitar player. I remember that day - playing while Giorgio yelled at me the notes to be played. The bass player had just left the band so I jammed with them, messing around with the bass. One day, I went to his house and then to a practice place where we played some music.
I (Marco) met Giorgio in high school where we spent a few years together. "Edgar Allan Poe or E A Poe was formed in 1972 by Giorgio Foti (Chico) vocals and keyboards, Beppe Ronco (Ronbe) guitar and mandolin, Lello Foti (14 at the time) drummer, and Marco Maggi (Avvocato) bass. See below for a very warm, personal account of the band's history in detail, written by bassist Maggi.ĭetailed band history, by bassist Marco Maggi: One of those "little known gems" to be sure. While not the greatest Italian prog masterpiece it is a very solid RPI recording and one that should grace the collection of serious RPI fans. Later they recorded their own version of the Jaws soundtrack but their lone album stands as their testament to progressive rock. They chose the band name because they liked how it sounded, not out of homage to the author. Poe was tricked out of their copyright by a manager promising promotion and gigs, which of course never materialized. While they naturally would have liked more time to polish up their work, they managed to create something quite viable considering they were learning on the fly.
The band had no recording experience and only three days to record their music. They met a producer who agreed to record them and in September 1974 they checked into Trevisan Recording in Milan. They played covers and originals for years in and around Milan before catching a break in 1974. Edgar Allan Poe or E A Poe was formed in 1972 by Giorgio Foti (vocals and keyboards), Beppe Ronco (guitar and mandolin), Lello Foti (drummer, only 14 at the time!), and Marco Maggi (bass).
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