Patrick Girondi is an Italian-American singer, composer and pharmaceutical executive/patient advocate.[1][2] He is the founder and CEO of San Rocco Therapeutics.[3]
Patrick Girondi | |
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| Born | Patrick Michael Finley |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, Entrepreneur |
| Known for | Singing, Songwriting, Founder and CEO San Rocco Therapeutics |
Early life
editPatrick Girondi was born and named Patrick Michael Finley in Chicago, Illinois. He later took his mothers’ maiden name, "Girondi" in 1985. He was a high school dropout .[1]
Career
editSinging
editPatrick Girondi has been a singer-songwriter, performing since the age of six. In 1998, Girondi and Ken Barnard of Street Factory Music began honing his singing and songwriting skills.[4] His first commercial single, "Colpo Di Cuore" was released on Street Factory Records in 2002. It also appeared on his debut CD, Orphan’s Soul.[5]
Girondi's sophomore release, Orphan’s Journey, appeared in the musical score of the Italian film, Focaccia Blues.[6] Orphan’s Journey earned him the "International Indie Artist of The Year Award" in 2007, as voted by the Indie Music Writers Association.[7] Subsequent albums include: Orphan's Hope(2010), Orphan’s Cure (2015), Orphan’s Return (2020), and Orphan’s Final Chapter (2023). The CDs have been distributed in 20 countries.[5] In 2008, his song “It’s Your Time” won an award at the Giffoni Film Festival in Italy.[4]
Girondi has performed throughout the US and Italy, from intimate venues, to large summer festivals. He has performed at The Harris Theater in Chicago and Navy Pier where musicians like Tony Bennett, and Boz Scaggs have also performed.[8] During his ’08’ US Tour, he performed with the alto saxophonist, Ronnie Graham and shared the stage with Ramsey Lewis, Gerey Johnson and Mike Logan, along with The Ultimate Concept Band and The Mad Hatter.[9]
Girondi performed at The Narni Black Festival at the Teatro Communale and RossoBastardo Live in Italy, where he was featured with artists ranging from Earth, Wind & Fire to Gloria Gaynor, Dionne Warwick and Kool & the Gang.[10] He has appeared on television shows in Chicago, New York City and Italy. His CDs feature well known artists like Antonella Pepe, Gianni Trevisani, Lorenzo Poli and Raffaele Chiatto who have appeared on CDs by Eros Ramazzotti, Claudio Baglioni, and Umberto Tozzi.[11][12] He performed in Manhattan at Pianos (2023) benefiting the Cooley’s Anemia International, INC. and continues to exhibit internationally.[13]
Discography
edit| Year | Work |
|---|---|
| 2004 |
Orphan’s Soul |
| 2008 |
Orphan’s Journey |
| 2010 |
Orphan’s Hope |
| 2015 |
Orphan’s Cure |
| 2020 |
Orphan’s Return |
| 2023 |
Orphan’s Final Chapter |
Writing
editGirondi published his first book under the name Patrick Finley in 1986. In May 2022, Skyhorse Publishing and distributors Simon and Schuster came out with Girondi’s book Flight of the Rondone: High School Dropout VS Big Pharma: The Fight to Save My Son’s Life.[14][15] This was a Wall Street Journal #1 Bestseller in July 2022.[16] Girondi’s second book to be published by Skyhorse (February 2023) is titled New City: A Story About Race Baiting and Hope on the South Side of Chicago.[17]
Business
editPatrick Girondi was a well-known Chicago trader and a trader in the electronic markets in Europe.[18] In 1993 he founded Errant Gene Therapeutics, which became San Rocco Therapeutics in January 2022.[19][20] From 1995-2004 Girondi was a partner of the late John T. Walton.[1]
Girondi has won accolades for his work in the Orphan Disease field and in particular for his work for the Gene therapy cure for Sickle Cell Anemia and Thalassemia.[2][21] He has been a guest on the "Oprah Show" twice, and has been on the front page business section of the New York Times in October 2015.[1]
Personal life
editGirondi is legally separated from his wife and mother of their three children, Rocco, Francesco and Giancarlo since October 2003.
Awards
edit- 2007 - International Indie Artist of The Year Award[7]
- 2008 - Giffoni Film festival award for video, "It's your Time" 2008[4]
- 2009 - Award, Pugliese dell'Anno, with Director Michele Placido
- 2009 - Award from Cooley’s Anemia Foundation
- 2010 - Golden Globe winner for song, "Flim Flam Man" and "It's Your Time" used in Golden Globe winning film "Focaccia Blues" awards presented in Rome and the Egyptian in Hollywood.[4]
- 2011 - Independent Video of the year for "Living without You" (Italy)[22]
- 2011 - Award from Cooley’s Anemia International
- 2012 - Award from UN Organization Thalassemia International Foundation
- 2012 - Award from India Thalassemia Foundation
- 2016 - Award, Corp America, CEO of the Year, Errant Gene Therapeutics
- 2020 - Nomination and induction, Accademia di Sicilia, Palermo, Sicily
- 2022 - Chosen One of L.A.’s 100 Most Fascinating People by Best of Los Angeles Award Community[23]
References
edit- ^ a b c d Andrew, Pollackoct (15 October 2015). "Streetwise Father Takes On Sloan Kettering to Save His Sick Son". The New York Times. Retrieved 19 September 2016.
- ^ a b Carmen, Morrone (18 February 2010). "Patrick Girondi presented to the drafting of its Orphandream Life Foundation which supports the scientific research to combat rare diseases". vita.it. Retrieved 19 September 2016.
- ^ Agnes, Jasinski (1 July 2009). "Businessman a father figure for 'orphan' diseases". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved 19 September 2016.
- ^ a b c d "Orphan's Cure, made in Matera il nuovo disco di Pat Girondi: label Farelive, chitarrista Enzo Matera". sassilive.it. 5 November 2015. Retrieved 19 September 2016.
- ^ a b "Al via Blues in Town con Pat Girondi & Orphan's Dream". lasiritide.it. 5 August 2016. Retrieved 19 September 2016.
- ^ ""Focaccia Blues" a New York". apuliafilmcommission.it. Retrieved 19 September 2016.
- ^ a b "Pat Girondi & Orphan's Dream live al Blues in Town 2016 di Policoro". sassilive.it. Retrieved 19 September 2016.
- ^ "Il Blues in Town Festival 2016". sassilive.it. Retrieved 19 September 2016.
- ^ "Pat Girondi & Orphan's Dream". bluesintown.it. Retrieved 19 September 2016.
- ^ "Rosso Bastardo Live Al Narni Black Festival". tuttoggi.info. Retrieved 19 September 2016.
- ^ "Weekend a Verona da vivere, gustare, amare". tuttoggi.info. 31 August 2009. Retrieved 19 September 2016.
- ^ "South Italy Blues Connection V EDIZIONE 2016". sassiland.com. Retrieved 19 September 2016.
- ^ "Patrick Girondi, Renowned Gene Therapy Pioneer/Indy Music Artist, Entertains N.Y. City 2 Nights in January". apnews.com. Retrieved 25 February 2023.
- ^ "Flight of the Rondone". skyhorsepublishing.com. Retrieved 24 January 2023.
- ^ "Flight of the Rondone". simonandschuster.com. Retrieved 24 January 2023.
- ^ "Patrick Girondi's, Lauded Gene Therapy Pioneer, Book 'Flight of the Rondone' Tops #1 Wall Street Journal Bestseller List". einnews.com. 21 July 2022. Retrieved 24 January 2023.
- ^ "New City A Story about Race-Baiting and Hope on the South Side of Chicago". simonandschuster.com. Retrieved 24 January 2023.
- ^ Ian, Fisher (12 January 2006). "The Bread Is Famously Good, but It Killed McDonald's". nytimes.com. Retrieved 19 September 2016.
- ^ John, T. Aquino (20 January 2016). "Breach, Fraud Claims Against Sloan-Kettering Survive". bna.com. Retrieved 19 September 2016.
- ^ "Company Overview of Errant Gene Therapeutics, LLC". bloomberg.com. Retrieved 19 September 2016.
- ^ Andrew, Pollack (16 October 2016). "The rights to gene therapy – and a son's life at stake". bendbulletin.com. Retrieved 19 September 2016.
- ^ "About Pat Girondi". Reverbnation.com. Retrieved 19 September 2016.
- ^ "Patrick Girondi, Acclaimed Gene Therapy Pioneer/Indy Music Artist, Chosen One of L.A.'s 100 Most Fascinating People 2022". kron4.com. 2 December 2022. Retrieved 24 January 2023.