Vasco Rossi, also known mononymously as Vasco or with the nickname Il Blasco, is an Italian singer-songwriter and poet. He has published 30 albums and written over 250 songs, as well as lyrics for other artists. From Wikipedia
The musician and radio pioneer, who co-wrote Rossi's 1979 hit 'La Strega,' passed away at 73 in Mirandola, with a private funeral set for May 24.