Paul Mazzolini (born 18 February 1960), known by his stage name Gazebo, is an Italian singer, songwriter, musician and record producer best known for his

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music style during the 1980s. His song "

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" reached No. 1 in more than 15 countries, and his debut single " Masterpiece" was also an international success.

Early life

Mazzolini was born in

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, Lebanon, where his father was working as a diplomat in the Italian embassy. Through his father's work, he later lived in

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(where he learned English at an American school) and France. He also worked as a guitarist in

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for some time. He finished his university study of French literature with a degree in 1983. He chose his stage name 'Gazebo' after the pavillon structure of the same name, because it sounded catchy and this was important for radio DJs at the time.

Career

In 1983 he released "

". It sold 8 million copies worldwide and reached No. 1 of Italian charts along with 15 other countries, among them Germany, Spain and Austria. His singles " Masterpiece" (1982) and "Lunatic" (1983) also reached Top Ten in several European, Asian and Latin American countries. His work in that period was produced by

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with whom he co-wrote the hit " Dolce Vita" for singer

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. Mazzolini is still touring and working on new albums. In addition, he is also working as a producer for other artists. In 2014 he acted in the film-comedy '' Sexy Shop''.

Discography

Albums

Studio albums

Live albums

Remix albums

Compilation albums

Singles

References

External links

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