Taproban biography (http://www.progarchives.com/artist.asp?id=1258)
Formed in 1996 in Rome, Italy by keyboardist Gianluca De Rossi, drummer Fabio Mociatti, singer Paolo Cedrone and bassist Stefano Proietti, the group's name is taken from Taprobana, the ancient name of Ceylon Island (Sri-Lanka). Their main influences back then were 70's British bands like Genesis, Gentle Giant and King Crimson. They recorded two demos before changing musicians, Valter Strappolini (drums) and Roberto Pizzi (bass guitar) entering the band at this point. Their new sound added a strong E.L.P influence with prominent keyboards.
Due to lack of enthusiasm, the band became inactive for two years until reuniting in 2001, with yet additional line-up changes, Davide Guidoni entering on drums/percussions and Guglielmo Mariotti on bass, both having past experience playing in bands. They released three strong studio albums and contributed to several Colossus Project albums ("7 Samurai" and "Spaghetti Epic"), filled with long compositions.
In 2012 the band was renewed with the addition of Roberto Vitelli on bass and guitars and Francesco Pandico (to also be replaced by Fabio Agresta in September 2013) on drums/percussion, who collaborated with Gianluca De Rossi to compose the new tracks for TAPROBAN's fourth studio album 'Strigma', issued in December 2013 on the Musea Records Label.
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