Vasco Rossi has been played on NTS in shows including Radio Jiro, featured first on 20 November 2014. Songs played include Alibi and Una Splendida Giornata (Versione Strumentale).

Vasco Rossi (born 7 February 1952) is an Italian singer-songwriter. During his 30-year career, he has published 21 albums (including live and collection discs) and has written some 130 songs, as well as lyrics for other artists. He calls himself a "provoca(u)tore" (an Italian portmanteau for "provoking author") as throughout his career he has been regularly criticized over his choice of lifestyle and the lyrics in his songs.