On February 18, 2021, we said goodbye to a beloved figure in the Italian music scene – Mario, the bartender of Ligabue’s songs. Born Mario Muscariello in 1942 in Naples, Italy, he was the inspiration behind some of the rockstar Luciano Ligabue’s most iconic songs, including “Piccola Stella Senza Cielo” and “Balliamo Sul Mondo.”

Mario had a magnetic presence, and it’s no wonder that Ligabue was drawn to him. The two met in the 1980s, when Ligabue was working as a DJ in Correggio, a small city in the Emilia-Romagna region of Italy. Mario was the owner of a bar in Correggio called “Capolinea,” which Ligabue frequented often.

It wasn’t long before Mario and Ligabue became close friends, bonded over their love of music and the bar. Ligabue would later immortalize Mario in his music, with songs like “Ho Perso Le Parole,” which was dedicated to Mario and his unique way of talking.

In a 2012 interview with the newspaper La Repubblica, Ligabue described Mario as “a man who knew everyone, who lived in the bar day and night and who knew how to take care of people.” He went on to say that Mario’s presence was so important to him that he would often visit the bar even when he wasn’t feeling well, just to be around his friend.

Mario’s character was so larger than life that he became a fixture in Correggio’s local culture. He was known for his impeccable style, always dressed in a suit and tie, and his trademark mustache. He was also famous for the way he spoke – he had a distinct Neapolitan accent and used colorful language that could make even the toughest of men blush.

It’s clear that Mario was a unique individual with a magnetic personality, and it’s no wonder that he served as an inspiration to a musician as talented as Ligabue. While Mario’s day-to-day life may have been simple, his legacy lives on through the music he helped inspire.

Mario’s bar, Capolinea, served as a gathering place for the community, and Ligabue was often seen performing there in the early days of his career. The bar has since become legendary, and even after Mario’s passing, people still come from all over Italy to visit it.

In the wake of Mario’s passing, Ligabue took to social media to pay tribute to his friend. He posted a photo on his Instagram account of Mario at the bar, with the caption “Always there, even when he was far away.”

The loss of Mario is felt not only by Ligabue but also by the entire Italian music community. He was a symbol of a simpler time – a time when bars were more than just places to drink, but also centers of community and culture. His passing serves as a reminder of the importance of these places, and the people who make them special.

In conclusion, we bid farewell to Mario, the bartender of Ligabue’s songs. He may be gone, but his legacy lives on through the music he inspired and the countless memories he helped create. Mario was more than just a bartender, he was a cultural icon, and his presence will be greatly missed.

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