Genni Cotena was born in Naples, Italy, in February 12, 1986. He started playing guitar when he was 14 while studying with his first teacher, Antimo Pedata. Since 2007, he has been studying with Fabrizio Fedele (guitar player of the Osanna, a progressive band which has collaborated with artists such as TM Stevens, David Cross of King Crimson, and David Jakson of Van der Graaf Generator). Genni has also took part at several clinics with great guitarists like Paul Gilbert and Greg Howe. He currently plays with Drashes, a rock band started in 2007.
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Genni Cotena nasce a Napoli, Italia, il 12 Febbraio 1986. Inizia a suonare la chitarra a 14 anni, poi con il suo primo insegnante, Antimo Pedata. Dal 2007 studia con Fabrizio Fedele (chitarrista degli Osanna, progressive band la quale ha collaborato con artisti come TM Stevens, David Cross dei King Crimson e David Jackson dei Van der Graaf Generator). Genni ha anche partecipato a varie clinics con grandi chitarristi come Paul Gilbert e Greg Howe. Attualmente suona con i Drashes, rock band avviata nel 2007.