Premiata Forneria Marconi

Premiata Forneria Marconi, initially known as I Quelli, made their mark during the late ’60s and early ’70s in Italy. Their musical journey began with the release of the album ‘Storia di un Minuto’ followed swiftly by ‘Per un Amico.’ A significant turning point for the group was their encounter with ELP’s Greg Lake and Pete Sinfield of King Crimson and Roxy Music during a visit to London. Sinfield, impressed by the band, joined forces with them as a lyricist and producer, resulting in the creation of ‘Photos of Ghosts,’ an English adaptation of ‘Per un Amico.’ To simplify matters for the British press, the group adopted the shorter name PFM. The release of ‘L’isola di Niente,’ renamed ‘The World Become the World’ for the English audience, marked a pivotal moment for PFM as they ventured into the British music scene. Subsequent albums like ‘Live in U.S.A.,’ ‘Chocolate King,’ and ‘Jet Lag’ showcased the band’s versatility and gained them recognition, eventually leading to a deal with Elektra Asylum Records. Returning to their Italian roots, PFM continued their musical odyssey with releases like ‘Passpartù,’ ‘Suonare Suonare,’ and ‘Come Ti Va In Riva Alla Città’ under RCA Records. After a decade-long hiatus, PFM made a comeback with ‘Ulisse’ in 1997, followed by ‘Serendipity’ in 2000, solidifying their legacy in the music industry.

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