Al Bayon (born Alberto Ballico) is an Italian ex-Professional Footballer turned Singer/Songwriter and Pianist.Alberto discovered his music talent at the tender age of 10, when he started playing the French Horn in his local brass band. It was also during this time that he started his rudimentary studies in music theory.Alberto’s teenage years as a musician were characterised by his first experience as a frontman, where he noticed the great potential of his distinguishing yet powerful voice, and his ability to entertain people with his unique performances. At age 19 Alberto’s generous parents bought him a very fine black upright piano, on which he began to explore songwriting. A couple of years later, full of determination and self-belief, Alberto decided to emigrate to London in February 1998, in order to further familiarise himself with the English Language and broaden his horizons.In London, Alberto continued his music studies and improved his musicianship skills by attending Lewisham College to undertake an Access to Music Course, and Goldsmiths University to study for a Certificate in Jazz & Pop Music and a BA in Music. During this time, Alberto met many other musicians along the way, but he also played and sang in different college bands and Open Mic Nights, and his repertoire now includes Gospel, Soul, Jazz and Rock.Alberto’s musical influences include among many others: Queen, U2, The Doors, Led Zeppelin, Guns 'n' Roses, Radiohead, Sting, REM, Rod Stewart, George Michael, Elton John, Seal, Alicia Keys, John Legend, Daniel Beddingfiled, and Zucchero. Each of these artists possesses one or more elements in their music that have inspired Alberto: from the rhythm, style and lyrics, to musical arrangements. Their songs represent a space in time in Alberto’s life, and are reflected in his music at different stages.Alberto started recording his own material in 2005 in his home-based studio set-up, and his songwriting skills have now reached a professional standard.Alberto is a very open-minded, positive and enthusiastic individual who is eager to share with the current generation, his energy and thoughts through his music.Alberto is a brilliant artist who feels his career is just starting.[Prepared by Management, 2007]
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