Born in Pompei(Italy) in 1952, Giuseppe Chierchia, aka Pino D'Angiò, appeared in the musical spotlight in the mid 70s. With strong stage presence, was inspired by the figure of Fred Buscaglione, adapting to the spirit of the time. After his debut in 1979 with the single is' free please? D'Angiò reached the success and popularity with "but what a good idea", a piece composed by himself, a funky rap on a disc which invaded the nightclubs. The song, arranged by Enrico Intra, sold about 2 ½ million copies, reaching the top of the charts in many countries of Europe. The text tells with much irony in an alleged nightclub conquest and content of enjoyable moments: "... I unleashed my Fred Astaire comparison was static and clumsy ... ... I gave her a kiss on the mouth one of those who pop .... D'Angiò Festivalbar sharing in the 1981 edition with a concert by fatigue, foaming in full text of which he dreamed of organizing a concert of Italian star ideally assigning each of them a different musical instrument.
From an early age demonstrated a passion for music. For 12 years beginning as a chorister in the church and, through various experiences and a lot of mess around Italy, along a professional path that seems to belong more to a singer overseas. Perfected in English, which becomes the language with which he sings. Session musician in recording studios for niche labels from 1988 began to make big shoulder famous at the time, as Ray Charles. A lover of soul music, forging her unique vocal timbre listening to the records of people like Lou Rawls, Al Jarreau and Isaac Hayes.