Tony Hadley and Spandau Ballet have paid tribute to “advertising and promotional genius” Alfredo Saitto following his loss of life. Taking to Fb, the singer, 65, shared an emotional submit alongside an image of Alfredo, writing: “With out Alfredo Saitto, I am unsure Spandau Ballet would have been so profitable in Italy? He blindly believed in us and by no means stopped supporting the band, his dedication lastly paid off with our first massive hit in Italy, ‘I’ll Fly for You’! What a stunning, variety man. My condolences to his household and pals. Love Tone xx.”
The band, which alongside Tony comprised brothers Gary and Martin Kemp, Steve Norman and John Keeble, additionally paid tribute on their official Fb web page, writing: “So unhappy to listen to of the passing of Alfredo Saitto, an important man and an important pal of Spandau Ballet. His ardour for and perception within the band had been coupled with an important dedication to assist make them profitable in Italy, which he did! He was a advertising and promotional genius, and he wouldn’t take no for a solution. RIP Alfredo, love Spandau Ballet.”
Alfredo, who was the son of conductor Aldo Saitto, was 74 on the time of his loss of life. He held many roles within the music business in Italy all through his profession.
He was the Worldwide Artists Promotion Supervisor and Director Worldwide Division at RCA Italy from 1976 till 1985, which is the place he encountered Spandau Ballet. Due to his efforts, I will Fly For You reached quantity six within the Italian charts, marking the band’s official breakthrough within the nation.
Following his work with RCA, Alfredo spent ten years working as Videomusic advertising advisor & programmer, Head Music & Particular Challenge pan-European SuperChannels in London.
Extra just lately, he spent 12 years as Chief Editor of Tradition & Occasions for Il Tempo newspaper in Rome.
Tony’s followers rushed to share their condolences and tributes as he shared the unhappy information. “Condolences to the household. Relaxation in peace,” one wrote.
“Condolences to the household..R.I.P. As soon as once more, you confirmed your greatness, Tony Hadley,” one other added. “You’ll have been profitable anyway. How will you not love Spandau? Condolences to the household,” a 3rd penned.
“Due to Alberto Saitto, who gave us the chance to be near one of many best bands of the ’80s, the legendary Spandau Ballet. Relaxation in peace. Condolences to the household,” a fourth chimed in.
In the meantime a fifth shared: “Simply final evening in Bertinoro, you talked about ‘I will Fly for You’…”
