Area, the Italian avant-garde band of Demetrio Stratos, straddling progressive rock, jazz and politics.
Profile
- Origin
- Milan, Italy
- Formed
- 1972
- Founding members
- Demetrio Stratos, Giulio Capiozzo, Patrizio Fariselli, Patrick Djivas, Eddie Busnello, Johnny Lambizzi
- Current status
- Disbanded in 1983, following the death of Demetrio Stratos; reunited since 2009, active as “Area Open Project”
Current lineup
- Patrizio Fariselli — keyboards (1972–present)
- Paolo Tofani — guitar (1973–1977, 2009–present)
- Ares Tavolazzi — bass (1974–1983, 2009–present)
- Walter Paoli — drums (2009–present)
Former members
- Demetrio Stratos — vocals, organ (1972–1979; died 1979)
- Giulio Capiozzo — drums (1972–2000; died 2000)
- Patrick Djivas — bass (1972–1974)
- Eddie Busnello — saxophone, flute (1972–1974)
- Johnny Lambizzi — guitar (1972–1973)
Discography
| Year | Release |
|---|---|
| 1973 | Arbeit Macht Frei |
| 1974 | Caution Radiation Area |
| 1975 | Crac! |
| 1976 | Maledetti |
| 1997 | Chernobyl 7991 |
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