Last Updated on 16 hours ago by Vijay Kumar
Italian pop music pioneer Tony Dallara passed away on January 16, 2026, at the age of 89, in Milan, Italy, following a period of illness. His death was confirmed by Italian news agencies, bringing an end to the life of an artist whose voice helped redefine Italian popular music in the post-war era.
Born Antonio Lardera on June 30, 1936, in Campobasso, and raised in Milan, Dallara rose to fame in the late 1950s as one of the leading figures of the so-called “urlatori” movement, known for its powerful and emotionally charged vocal style. He achieved nationwide success in 1957 with the song “Come prima,” which became a major commercial hit and is still regarded as a classic of Italian music.
His career included a string of popular recordings such as “Ti dirò,” “Bambina, bambina,” and “Ghiaccio bollente.” One of the most significant moments of his career came in 1960, when he won the Sanremo Music Festival with “Romantica,” performed in competition alongside Renato Rascel. Beyond music, Dallara also pursued painting and remained a respected cultural figure, occasionally appearing in television programs and retrospectives dedicated to Italy’s musical history.
Tony Dallara is survived by his family, including his daughter, who confirmed his passing to the media. His death marks the loss of a key voice of Italian pop, remembered for bringing a new intensity and modern sensibility to the country’s music scene.
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