Born in Rome , after graduating from the Istituto Magistrale Panella started his career as author and sometimes also actor of avant-garde theatre . In 1976 he began collaborating as a lyricist with Enzo Carella , notably writing the lyrics of " Barbara " , which placed second at the 29th edition of the Sanremo Music Festival
29th edition
Sanremo Music Festival 1979
Pasquale Panella