Rino Cerrone, the Neapolitan DJ pioneer of techno has died

Rino Cerrone, a renowned Neapolitan DJ and music producer, has passed away at the age of 52, leaving a lasting mark on the world of techno music. A pioneer of the genre in Italy, Cerrone helped establish Naples as an international hub for electronic music. His death, announced by national media, has deeply affected both colleagues and fans.

One of the first to pay tribute was Joseph Capriati, a close friend and internationally acclaimed DJ, who shared a heartfelt message on Instagram: "You taught me everything", Capriati wrote, reflecting on how Cerrone had supported him through tough times and inspired him professionally. The post, accompanied by photos of the two together, quickly gathered comments from other artists like Clementino and Enrico Sangiuliano. DJ Marco Faraone also emphasized how Cerrone’s passing will leave an "irreplaceable void" in the music world.

Cerrone's career began in the early 1990s when he emerged as a key figure in Italy's burgeoning techno scene. His talent and innovation propelled him onto international stages, performing at festivals like "I Love Techno" and touring in Japan and South America. Alongside peers like Marco Carola and Danilo Vigorito, Cerrone helped build a community of DJs that put Naples on the global map.

His death has deeply saddened his fans, many of whom had been eagerly awaiting his return to the stage. Cerrone’s legacy will live on through the music he created and the inspiration he provided to generations of artists.