I Cugini di Campagna, in Sanremo also thanks to the Maneskin

(ANSA) - ROME, JAN 21 - Wedges?

An idea of ​​Ivano in the Sixties to be all the same height on stage.

Sequins and brightly colored shantung silk?

An inspiration given by the paintings in the Sistine Chapel, when - again Ivano - was part of the children's choir.

"Fifty years ago we were a revolution, today even Amadeus uses jackets with sequins".

The Cousins ​​of Campagna land at the Sanremo festival for the first time.

Without giving up their identity, the one that made them recognizable in 53 years of career.

    "At the Ariston in a suit and tie? But no, if I did I would be false. Or I was before," explains Ivano Michetti, guitarist and founder with twin drummer Silvano of the band (which also includes Tiziano Leonardi and Nick Luciani), claiming selected ideas.

"We go to Sanremo because we conquered it. In the seventies we were invited continuously. But it was a show that was broadcast one evening on Rai2. The festival needed visibility, we didn't: that's why we never went," says Ivano.

   In the meantime the paths of the Cousins ​​of Campagna and of the festival split.

Until today.

"Delighted to be at the Ariston, not for an award or for a reunion. And for heaven's sake, no career awards, I'd kill myself! - jokes the artist -. We also have to thank the Maneskins a little, with them having imitated our looks c It was a rebirth."

Looking closely, adds Ivano, the two bands have several things in common.

"They started from Via del Corso. We from the Trevi Fountain, where I used to go as a kid to collect the coins thrown by tourists.

   When my father caught me, he took me to the children's choir".

    At the festival I Cugini di Campagna landed with Letter 22, a piece written by The Representative of Lista.

"At 76, I'm not so stupid as to think that my artistic vein could appeal to 15-year-olds. We want to dialogue with young people, which is why we trust in the collaboration with Veronica and Dario".

    With 100-120 concerts a year, retiring is out of the question.

"Two years ago I had a stroke, I thought it was over. But after I woke up from the coma I realized that I don't want to stop. I want to die in glitter and wedges."

   (HANDLE).