New York, NY (Top40 Charts/ Scott Thomas Online Promotions) Fabrizio"Bicio" (pronounced "bee-chow") Leo, was born in Abbiategrasso, about 20km south of Milan, Italy on 7/28/1971. He began as a self-taught guitarist at age sixteen, focusing his passion and practicing time perfecting an intense rock/fusion style. He was inspired by instructional videos and recordings from virtuoso guitarists from the Shrapnel label group, such as Greg Howe,
Brett Garsed and Frank Gambale to name just to name a few. Today, Bicio is one of the greatest guitarists on the Shrapnel roster.
The Songs:
1. Welcome To The Mummy's Museum
2. Piedini Ballerini
3. La Ville Lumiere
4. Mr. Malusardi
5. Eyes Of Ice
6. Money Zero
7. Kurva Reszeg
8. Twenty Degrees Of Frost
9. Hammer Horror
10. Corriendo
11. SR.
12. Galactic Way
13. Koalina
After several successful collaborations as a sideman/touring guitarist with highly respected Italian pop/rock artists, in the year 2006, Bicio became the first native Italian guitarist to be signed to Shrapnel Records. The CD, titled "Cutaway" garnered critical acclaim from specialized International music magazines and from the Italian press who recognized his extraordinary guitar playing ability
After recording "Cutaway", the demand for Bicio's sideman services increased, as he began recording with a number of successful Italian pop artists including the following recordings :
Eros Ramazzotti "e2" SONY - BMG (2007)
Mango "L'albero delle fate" SONY - BMG (2007)
Ron "Lamore è una bombola di gas" SONY - BMG (2007), "Quando sarò capace di amare" SONY - BMG (2008)
Fiorella Mannoia "Ho imparato a sognare" SONY - BMG (2009)
Renato Zero "Presente" TATTICA (2009), "Zeronove Tour - Presente TATTICA (2010), "Sei Zero tour 2010" TATTICA (2011)
Shrapnel Records has had a rich history in bringing new guitar talent to the forefront, having helped start the recording careers of guitarists such as Yngwie Malmsteen, Tony MacAlpine, Vinnie Moore, Marty Friedman, Jason Becker, Greg Howe, etc. Fabrizio Leo is a new breed of guitar hero, who has been influenced by some of the greatest guitarists in the world. However, in listening to this record closely, guitar lovers will see that Leo has created his own style and deserves to take his place among the great innovators who have come before him.
