Pino Sagliocco Fun times with Lemmy Kilmister
Testimonials I met Pino in a Spanish prison in the 1970s and overnight we became really close. He told me of his dream to be the Spanish president, but, sadly, he only became the Spanish promoter. He and I rarely speak because of the language difficulty but truly he reminds me of a good bottle of Rioja – just be careful not to spill any on your clothes. I love you, Pino, and always will.
Carl Leighton-Pope, Leighton-Pope Organisation Pino – one of a kind. Mercury was a huge hit. They performed together for the last time in 1988 when they sang the song to celebrate the arrival of the Olympic Flag in Barcelona from Seoul. I had been asked to organise something for the occasion, so they performed to 100,000 people in front of the Fountains of Montjuïc and shared a stage with Spandau Ballet, Eddie Grant, Jerry Lee Lewis and Suzanne Vega, as well as Rudolf Nureyev and flamenco dancers, with Freddie and Monserrat closing the show. It was amazing – I won a gold medal for the show, which I like to joke was the first gold given for the Barcelona Olympics.” Having chalked up so many landmark moments in his 40-year career, you could forgive Pino Sagliocco for taking some time out to reflect on his achievements. But it’s easier to get him to talk about future projects rather than recount historic successes. “I like to do crazy things,” he admits. “It you can put enough passion into something, then you can make it happen. Rock & roll is up and down but if you deliver a good job then it is enough to survive in this great business.” One of the common themes that emerges from speaking to anyone about Pino Sagliocco, is his hospitality, both for visiting colleagues and, especially, artists. “When people come here, I try to make it as much like home for them as possible,” he explains. “The way I look at it, my job is not just to take care of the business but also to give visitors a flavour of the country. If
Rob Markus, WME Pino is as rock & roll as a promoter can get!
Leon Ramakers, Mojo Concerts Pino is only 60? That makes me feel great… Pino Sagliocco is the consummate party man – he loves good food, good wine and beautiful people.
Barry Dickins, ITB I have known Pino since he was Italian!
Rob Hallett, Robomagic We have to thank Spain for: paella, Manchego, Pata Negra, Cabrales, Rafa Nadal, Real Madrid FC, Barcelona FC, Seve Ballesteros, Vega Sicilia Gran Reserva, and Pino Sagliocco. Feliz cumpleaños!
Bill Curbishley, Trinifold Management I first met Pino with Iain Hill at a Joaquin Cortés show in the Royal Albert Hall. We’ve never actually done business together but that means I’ve never lost Pino any money, so maybe that’s why he greets me like a long-lost cousin.
Steve Hedges, Midnight Mango Pino is a true original who is as passionate about what he does today as he was when I first met him 25 years ago. He’s one of the most creative promoters to work with, and the most hospitable. Many congratulations on 40 years in the business, Pino, and I wish you many more years of success and happiness.
Tony Goldring, WME Entertainment
Pino became good friends with Michael Jackson
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