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I Corvi
12+ albums
beatitalianclassic rockrockGarage Rock
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I Corvi (Italian for "The Crows") is an Italian beat group who were successful in the 1960s. The group was formed in Parma in 1965 to perform cover versions of popular American and British records. The original members were Angelo Ravasini (vocals, guitar), Fabrizio "Billo" Levati (guitar), Italo "Gimmi" Ferrari (bass), and Claudio Benassi (drums). In early 1966, they participated in the first Rapallo Davoli national singing competition, finishing second. They were signed by Ariston Records, whose director Alfredo Rossi encouraged them to use black capes as stage costumes and to appear with a stuffed raven, named "Alfredo," as part of their image. Their first record, "Un Ragazzo di Strada" ("A Street Kid"), was an Italian rewriting of The Brogues' "I Ain't No Miracle Worker," with new Italian lyrics. The song was a big success and became their biggest hit. They followed with versions of "Bang Bang," "Sospesa ad un Filo," "Bambolina," and more. Levati and Ferrari left the group in 1969, replaced by new members, but the group disbanded shortly thereafter. Ravasini formed a new group called Angelo ei Corvissimi, while Benassi and Tricomi formed I Nuovi Corvi ("The New Crows"). They performed until 1972. I Corvi re-formed in 1983 with some original members and recorded a hard rock style album in 1989. The band continued with various lineup changes until the late 1990s. Around 2000, Ravasini reconstituted the band with his sons and other musicians. The band members Fabrizio Le
