Farewell to Fabio Parrinello (Black Eyed Dog)

On July 16th, Fabio Parrinello, known to fans of independent songwriting under the Nick Drake-indebted stage name nickdrakiano Black Eyed Dog, died at the age of 42 at his home in Marsala (TP). The news was reported by the local news outlet Tp24.it; the cause of death has not been disclosed.

Over the years, Black Eyed Dog's style had drawn attention for its ability to combine personal character with echoes of the international scene (Songs:Ohia, Will Oldham, Damien Rice). His work had earned praise from various publications, both Italian and foreign — writing about his “Rhaianuledada (Songs To Sissy)“, our site noted: “confirmation of Fabio Parrinello/Black Eyed Dog's talent, the answer to anyone who doubts that top-tier folk songwriting can be made in Italy too, without fear of measuring up against heavyweight foreign names, but writing with skill, intelligence and feeling”. His last album, “punkromanticpsychoblues”, with the lineup expanded to a trio, dated back to 2015.

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