Wess
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Wesley Johnson aka Wess (August 13, 1945 - September 21, 2009) was an American
-born Italian
singer perhaps mostly known for representing Italy
along with Dori Ghezzi
in the Eurovision Song Contest 1975
in Stockholm
, Sweden
, placing 3rd. He formed a successful duo with Ghezzi achieving some big hits in Italy, such as "Voglio stare con te", "Come stai? Con chi sei?" and "Un corpo e un'anima". Originally from North Carolina
, Wess moved to Italy in the 1960s in pursuit of a musical career. Wess died in New York during his US tour when a breathing crisis led to his death.
Wess also played in the funk-soul band Wess & The Airedales in the mid 60's to early 70's.
United States
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-born Italian
Italy
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singer perhaps mostly known for representing Italy
Italy
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along with Dori Ghezzi
Dori Ghezzi
Dori Ghezzi is an Italian singer who was active as a recording artist between 1966 and 1989. In the 1970s, Ghezzi worked mainly in a duo with American singer Wess, and the couple represented Italy in the 1975 Eurovision Song Contest....
in the Eurovision Song Contest 1975
Eurovision Song Contest 1975
The Eurovision Song Contest 1975 was the 20th edition of the contest hosted by SR and held in Stockholm, Sweden. The arena for the event was the newly built Stockholm International Fairs in Älvsjö in southern Stockholm. ABBA's victory in Brighton the previous year gave Sweden the right to host the...
in Stockholm
Stockholm
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, Sweden
Sweden
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, placing 3rd. He formed a successful duo with Ghezzi achieving some big hits in Italy, such as "Voglio stare con te", "Come stai? Con chi sei?" and "Un corpo e un'anima". Originally from North Carolina
North Carolina
North Carolina is a state located in the southeastern United States. The state borders South Carolina and Georgia to the south, Tennessee to the west and Virginia to the north. North Carolina contains 100 counties. Its capital is Raleigh, and its largest city is Charlotte...
, Wess moved to Italy in the 1960s in pursuit of a musical career. Wess died in New York during his US tour when a breathing crisis led to his death.
Wess also played in the funk-soul band Wess & The Airedales in the mid 60's to early 70's.