Antonio Bartoccetti (
Macerata, 18 December 1946) is an Italian musician and composer, and leader of the musical groups,
Antonius Rex,
Jacula, Dietro Noi Deserto and Invisible Force.
Biography
Beginning in 1968, his primary focus has been
progressive rock. His bands, notably Antonius Rex, have published numerous LPs.[1]
In recent years, four other albums have been released on CD and digital download: Magic Ritual, Switch On Dark, Per Viam, Pre Viam. As producer, Antonio Bartoccetti has also produced all albums and singles by his son
Rexanthony. He is married to musical pioneer,
Doris Norton.
Gino Castaldo (ed.), A Dictionary of Italian Song, Curcio, Rome, 1990; Voices of Jacula, by Roberto Ruggeri, p. 845, and Antonius Rex, by Marco Giorgi, p. 46
Paolo Barotto, The Return of Italian Pop, Stilgraf Publishing,
Luserna San Giovanni, 1989; entries re. Antonius Rex, pp. 21–22, and Jacula, pp. 64–65