Peppino di Capri is dead. He died on the island of Capri. He was 86 years old. Before he died he was sick for a long time. His real name was Giuseppe Faiella.
He played the piano as a child. He played music for soldiers from the USA. Later he started a band. The band was called I Rockers. He loved Rock-and-Roll and Twist.
He was very famous in Italy. He won a big music contest 2 times. This contest is the Sanremo-Festival. His best songs are Champagne and Roberta.
He sang in other languages too. He sang in German and English. His song St. Tropez Twist was popular in Germany. People called him the Italian Buddy Holly.
He was married 2 times. His first wife was Roberta Stoppa. His second wife was Giuliana Gagliardi. He has 3 children. Peppino di Capri was also in the movies.
