Maurizio Lobina (born 30 October 1973 in Asti) is an Italian musician and singer, most known as a member of the band Eiffel 65,[1] an Italian group who hit big in 1999 with the international success "Blue (Da Ba Dee)."[2] Lobina created the melody for the song "Blue" on a keyboard and asked vocalist Jeffrey Jey to "come up with strange lyrics" to accompany his piano riff. Producer Massimo Gabutti is another author of the track.[3]
Maurizio Lobina | |
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 Lobina in 2008 | |
| Background information | |
| Born | 30 October 1973 Asti, Piedmont, Italy |
| Genres | Eurodance, Italo dance, electronic |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, singer |
| Instrument(s) | Guitar, keyboards, vocals |
| Years active | 1997–present |
Biography edit
Born in Asti, Lobina is a former member of the band Vitanova. He left because the other members disliked dance music. "In 1991, I met Roberto Molinaro thanks to some girlfriends in common," says Lobina. "he was an aspirant DJ and producer and I was an aspirant musician and producer. As soon as he saw me play the piano he started asking me to go with him in a new studio in Torino. I talked to the band but they didn't like dance music; they preferred rock or pop music. Anyway, nobody of them stopped me."[4]
Maury briefly left Bliss Corporation to do military service in 1994, and returned soon after to resume his musical career. In 1998, at the end of a typical working day at Bliss Corporation, Maury composed a tune mostly out of boredom and asked BlissCo. colleague Jeffrey Jey to invent some strange lyrics to complete the song. Within a few days, 'Blue (Da Ba Dee)' was composed, arranged, produced, recorded and released on vinyl in Italian stores.
He has a son, to whom he dedicated the song "Viaggia insieme a me". He also has a younger brother, Luca, who shot many of the group's album photos.
Following Eiffel 65's breakup in 2005, Maurizio joined Jeffrey Jey to form the band Bloom 06.[2] In 2010, they both rejoined Eiffel 65 and are still touring[5] as of 2024.[6]
References edit
- ^ Catlin, Roger (4 June 2000). "Low Turnout Doesn't Deter Eiffel 65". Courant.com. Retrieved 26 January 2010.
- ^ a b "Eiffel 65 to Bloom 06 where are they now?". The Insider. Retrieved 26 January 2010.[permanent dead link]
- ^ "Eiffel 65 - Blue [Da Ba Dee]". Discogs (in Italian). Retrieved 5 June 2018.
- ^ Interview. Eiffel65.com. 26 January 2004. Archived from 12 February 2005.
- ^ "Eiffel65 Planet - Home". Eiffel65 Planet. Retrieved 5 June 2018.
- ^ https://www.eiffel65.com/tour
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