 Their name derives from the Italian version of the Disney characters The Beagle Boys.Banda Bassotti released their first album "Figli della stessa rabbia" in 1991, which gained them a success amongst the local political and punk circles.In 1995, they released their second album "Avanzo di cantiere" recorded in the Basque Country with Kaki Arkarazo and Negu Gorriak.