Massimo Cotto has died

The announcement of the death of Virgin Radio host Massimo Cotto was made by the radio station itself, through a post on Facebook

Grave mourning in the world of music: he passed away during the night Max Cookedwell-known radio speaker as well as journalist and writer. Hospitalized after an illness in the intensive care unit of the Cardinal Massaia of Asti since July 9, Cotto passed away at the age of 62. With his narration that lasted for years, he told and gave voice to rock and music of all times.

Massimo Cotto’s love for music and radio

Born in Asti in 1962, Massimo Cotto has undoubtedly played a prominent role in the world of Italian music and journalism.

His beginnings saw him initially engaged as a music journalist in the 80s, an activity that allowed him to fully express all his love for rock music. He has collaborated with various magazines in the sector, including “Rockstar” And “Wild Bunch”quickly gaining great notoriety among Italian music enthusiasts.

His professional life was undoubtedly marked by a great passion for radio world. Within this field, Massimo Cotto can boast an extraordinary career. He worked for several national broadcasters, but for years he was the historic voice of Virgin Radio.

Massimo Cotto as a writer and author

The versatility demonstrated in the professional and working field also places Massimo Cotto among the writers and authors who have dedicated themselves to stories about rock music and personalities. His numerous books have ranged from biographies of legendary artists to reflections of a completely personal nature on the musical culture that has crossed the ages.

Over the years, Cotto has also held very important roles in major musical events. He was in fact the artistic director of the Tenco Awarda prestigious award for Italian songwriting and was part of the jury of Sanremo Giovani.

Dedications from those close to him

The wife Chiara Buratti She entrusted a post published on Instagram with sweet and touching words of farewell to her beloved husband:

“Keep blowing in the wind. No one will ever forget you. I promise.”

Colleagues at Virgin Radio also wanted to convey through a message on Facebook all the moving pain they felt for the loss of their dear friend:

“Massimo Cotto left us tonight. We at Virgin Radio, his (second) home, want to be the ones to tell you because Massimo was one of us. Massimo was a phenomenal host but also much more. His interviews are masterful. An extraordinary journalist, writer, author, theater actor always with the desire to tell and (enchant) amaze those in front of him or listening. In 2012 he joined the Virgin Radio family, telling the follies of the great rock artists through the Rock bazar pills and then from 2016 he was on the air every morning in Rock and Talk with Dr. Feelgood (Maurizio Faulisi) and with the black knight (Antonello Piroso). In all these years he always wished us good morning with a smile and with his unmistakable humor (we will never forget his jokes), keeping us company with an infinite passion for music and for all forms of art. We are close to his family (Chiara, Francesco and his mother Marisa) and to all of you who, like us, loved and appreciated him. Bye Massimo, have a good trip”.