Rudy Rotta | |
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![]() Rotta performing at Xroads, 6 January 2011 | |
Background information | |
Born | Villadossola, Italy | 14 October 1950
Origin | Italy |
Died | 3 July 2017 Verona, Italy | (aged 66)
Genres | Blues rock |
Occupation(s) | Musician |
Instruments | Guitar, Vocals |
Website | Rudy Rotta.com |
Rudy Rotta (14 October 1950 – 3 July 2017) was an Italian blues guitarist.
Rotta was born in Villadossola, Italy, but was raised in Lucerne, Switzerland where his family emigrated.[1] He began his career in Switzerland at the age of 14, but eventually returned to Verona.
Over his career, he played with a number of well-known blues artists including Brian Auger, John Mayall, Robben Ford and Peter Green.
Rotta died on 3 July 2017 in Verona from pancreatic cancer, aged 66.[2]