Ernesto Ginoble, grandfather of Il Volo's Gianluca Ginoble, passes away

Ernesto Ginoble, the paternal grandfather of Il Volo singer Gianluca Ginoble, has passed away at the age of 92.

Ernesto was a significant figure in Gianluca's life and musical development. A musician himself, he played the alto flugelhorn in the Montepagano band in the Roseto degli Abruzzi region. Gianluca has credited his grandfather with fostering his early passion for music, recalling how he would accompany him to local festivals and community events.

Following the news, Gianluca Ginoble shared a tribute on social media, describing his grandfather as a fundamental influence on his personal and artistic growth. He expressed the difficulty of moving forward without his grandfather's presence and reassuring gaze, stating, ‘As long as I have air in my lungs to sing, grandfather, that voice will also be yours.’