Due stamps to celebrate two icons of Italian music. This is the initiative of the Ministry of Economic Development, which wanted to expand the thematic series "Excellence of the show"With two unforgettable (and unforgettable) names: Rino Gaetano and Ezio Bosso. The first disappeared forty years ago, the second born fifty years ago, 2021 would have been a year for them to celebrate.
Rino Gaetano and Ezio Bosso among the "Excellencies of the show"
Issued May 21, 2021, i stamps di Gaetano and Bosso were issued by the Ministry of Economic Development. Their value is that of tariff B (equal to € 1,10 per postage stamp), the circulation is 200.000 specimens per subject. Because, these stamps printed by the Istituto Poligrafico e Zecca dello Stato SpA on coated white paper, are a kind of limited edition. They were designed by Tiziana Trinca for the postage stamp dedicated to Rino Gaetano and Rita Fantini for the postage stamp dedicated to Ezio Bosso.
Surrounded by a vinyl record, the smiling faces of Rino Gaetano and Ezio Bosso remember their symbolic elements. The Calabrian singer-songwriter is portrayed on a blue background, like the sky of his song. The composer and pianist instead holds the orchestra baton in his hand, in front of the musical score of the Symphony No. 1 "Oceans" composed in 2008. Their names are written on a red background. Available at the Post Offices with the Philatelic Space counter in Florence, Genoa, Milan, Naples, Rome, Rome 1, Turin, Trieste, Venice and Verona, the stamps can also be purchased on the poste.it website.
Rino and Ezio, two myths of Italian music
After all, Rino Gaetano and Ezio Bosso are two icons of Italian music. The first will always be remembered for his ironic streak, for his rough voice, for those texts which - at first light listening - actually hide deep and sincere messages. Signature of masterpieces such as "Gianna" and "But the sky is always bluer", Gaetano was often the object of censorship. And it began to be significantly appreciated after his death, with the lyrics becoming eternal. Ezio Bosso, who passed away due to a degenerative disease that left him no way out, conquered the hearts of Italians on the stage of the Ariston. It was February 2016, and he concluded his speech as follows: "Remember: music, like life, can only be done one way. Together".
Different and distant, but deeply united by what music was for them, Rino Gaetano and Ezio Bosso have each marked a piece of history. Of music and Italy. Every year, when the anniversary of their disappearance occurs, social networks and the web are filled with memories and heartfelt tributes. Now, the tribute becomes something more: a celebratory stamp, to enrich the collections of admirers. But also to keep the faces of those who, music, he knew her and loved her. For real.
