After Sanremo, I Thought About Retiring. Normality Has Been My Luck
Max Pezzali reflects on his unique return to Sanremo, sharing plans for his upcoming themed nights and a European tour.
Max Pezzali, a notable figure in the Italian music scene, has only participated in the prestigious Sanremo Music Festival twice in his career spanning over thirty years. Despite past challenges, he is approaching this year's festival with a fresh perspective. Pezzali will host 'The Party Boat,' a series of five themed nights aboard a ship moored near the festival venue, promising to engage audiences with various nostalgic themes that resonate with his musical legacy.
The event will feature themes including Disco, West, Jolly Blu, Happy Days, and Love Boat, intertwining his past hits with distinctive experiences. Pezzali hinted at surprise guests from his song lyrics, joking about his former bandmate Mauro Repetto's absence, suggesting that Repetto's return would be unexpected, adding an element of intrigue to the festivities at Sanremo. This approach aims to keep the audience engaged while celebrating Pezzali's journey from provincial youth to a cultural icon in Italy.
Following the festival, Pezzali has scheduled his first European tour, revealing a significant interest in his music, especially with impressive pre-sale numbers for upcoming stadium concerts in Italy. The success of these events underscores Pezzali's resonant influence in the music industry and highlights a return to form that reflects a blend of nostalgia and innovation, inviting fans old and new to join in on his musical celebrations throughout the year.