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Mogol celebrates 90 years, a journey through singer-songwriter music

Legendary lyricist Mogol, born in Milan on August 17, 1936, celebrates his ninetieth birthday.

17 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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Mogol, known for his contribution to singer-songwriter music, turns 90 on August 17, 2026. Throughout his career, he has written nearly 1,800 songs, collaborating with artists such as Lucio Battisti, Bob Dylan, and David Bowie.

His career, spanning over six decades, is marked by innovation in storytelling themes such as love and loneliness, profoundly influencing the history of Italian music. His partnership with Lucio Battisti is particularly significant, despite its unexpected ending.

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