Overview

• Sergio Silvestri, a key figure in Vasco Rossi's early career, died on May 22, 2025, at the age of 73 in Mirandola.
• Rossi announced Silvestri's passing on Instagram, sharing a heartfelt tribute with lyrics from 'Vita Spericolata.'
• The two first met as teenagers in Modena and bonded over music at the Collegio Salesiano San Giuseppe.
• Silvestri played a pivotal role in Rossi's rise, co-writing 'La Strega' in 1979 and introducing guitarist Maurizio Solieri to him.
• A private funeral for Silvestri will be held on May 24 at the Terracielo in Mirandola, honoring his legacy in music and broadcasting.