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Peppino began singing and playing the piano at age 4, entertaining the American army troops stationed on the island of Capri with a repertoire of American standards. After 6 years of classical studies and playing nightclubs around Capri, Peppino and his group The Rockers released their first single, with the songs Malatia and Nun è Peccato in 1958 ( ...E Cominciò Così SPLX 603). The single was an instant hit, and Peppino spent most of the following year touring. A string of hit singles soon followed, usually alternating between Italian versions of American rock'n'roll and twist songs, and originals ( Jukebox SPLX 007). Peppino became one of the top acts in the country. After performing as the opening act for The Beatles in their 1965 tour of Italy, Peppino and his group attempted to break out of the Italian market. Their work was very well-received particularly in Brazil where Peppino is at least as popular as he is in Italy. The 70s saw Peppino veer toward a more adult contemporary style of music, with a new band, the New Rockers ( Peppino Di Capri E I New Rockers- Hits 1 & 2 SPLX 601 2). He won the prestigious Sanremo Festival Della Canzone Italiana in 1973, with the song Un grande amore e niente più ( Collection SPLX 009). The same year, he released the song that would accompany him through the rest of his career: Champagne was a big hit particularly in Italy, Germany, Spain and Brazil ( Champagne SPLX 008). He won the Festival Della Canzone Italiana again in 1976, and, in 1991, he represented Italy at the Eurovision Song Contest with the song Comme È Ddoce 'O Mare ( Napoli Ieri Napoli Oggi vol. 5 SPLX 005). As of 2006, Peppino di Capri is the performer with the most appearances at the Festival della canzone italiana, his last appearance being in 2005, singing La Panchina ( Amore.it - SPLX 010). His latest record is Ad Occhi Chiusi... Napoli (SPLX 011) a wonderful and successful record dedicated to the place he loves most. In 2007 he was asked by young neapolitan rappers Mr. Hyde to join and produce them in an updated version of his evergreen Roberta (SPLX 605) showing once again his influence on the young generation.