Contributed by onesidevinyl, Posted by In Memoriam

us that Giuseppe Codeluppi, guitarist of Italian hardcore band Raw Power, has died. Codeluppi reportedly had a heart attack while playing soccer with his friends in Parama, Italy. He was 45 years old.  Raw Power were one of the first non-English European punk bands to make their mark by touring the USA during the 80s and 90s. The band was formed in 1981 by brothers Mauro and Giuseppe Codeluppi, the two remained the only long-term members. Letters of support and condolences can be sent to Mauro Codeluppi at here. Everyone here at Punknews.Org would like to wish our condolences to Giuseppe's friends and family.