Sugarfree (Italian band)
Italian pop-rock band formed in 2000
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Sugarfree is an Italian pop-rock band formed in 2000, best known for the song "Cleptomania".
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| Origin | Catania, Italy |
| Genre | pop-rock |
| Years active | 2000–present |
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Career
The group formed in Catania in 2000 as a cover band. After enjoying some local success, they started producing new songs, having a large success in 2005 with the single "Cleptomania", which peaked on the first place at the Italian hit parade, was certified platinum[1][2] and sold over 40,000 copies.[3]
In 2006 the group entered the main competition at the 56th edition of the Sanremo Music Festival, reaching the semifinals with the song "Solo lei mi dà".[1] In 2008 the lead vocalist Matteo Amantia left the band to pursue a solo career; he rejoined the band in December 2014.[4]
Personnel
- Matteo Amantia Scuderi - vocals, guitars
- Carmelo Siracusa - bass guitars
- Giuseppe Lo Iacono - drums
- Giuseppe Nasello - guitars
- Massimo Caruso - keyboards
- Former members
- Alfio Consoli - vocals, guitars
- Luca Galeano - guitars
- Vincenzo Pistone - keyboards
- Salvo Urzì - guitars
Discography
- Albums
- 2005 - Clepto-manie
- 2008 - Argento
- 2009 - In simbiosi (EP)
- 2011 - Famelico