Stormy Six

Stormy Six was an Italian prog-folk collective that bubbled up from Milan’s underground scene in 1968, blending agitprop lyrics with experimental flair. Initially rooted in acoustic folk and political storytelling, they evolved into art-rock adventurers by the mid-'70s, earning a spot in the Rock in Opposition movement alongside bands like Henry Cow. Known for theatrical live shows (captured in releases like *Benvenuti nel ghetto - Live* and *Megafono*), they mixed traditional Italian melodies with dissonant guitars and jazz-inflected chaos. Their 1976 album *L’apprendista* became a cult classic, weaving surreal narratives about social struggles. While their sound shifted from rustic protest songs (*Un biglietto del tram*) to avant-garde collages (*Macchina Maccheronica*), their bite against authority never softened. The band dissolved in the early ’80s but left a gritty, genre-bending legacy for Italian rock history nerds to obsess over.