U.S.U.R.A.
- Known for
- Open Your Mind · Sweat · Tear It Up · Drive Me Crazy
- From
- Italy
- Formed
- 1991, Italy
- Members over the years
- Giacomo Maiolini, Walter Cremonini, Alessandro Gilardi
- Era
- 90s
- Booking
- Available worldwide via Room5
U.S.U.R.A. (IT)Open Your Mind, Sweat, Tear It Up, Drive Me Crazy
U.S.U.R.A. was started by Time Records owner Giacomo Maiolini, producers Walter Cremonini and Alessandro Gilardi. The name is derived from that of Maiolini’s mother, Ursula. The group is best known for the 1992-93 hit single (and later album) “Open Your Mind”, featuring a dialog sample from the film Total Recall, as well as from “Solid” by Ashford & Simpson (that famous ‘owh’) and incorporating sampled elements from the Simple Minds song “New Gold Dream” from 1982. Its video morphs the faces of Ronald Reagan, Benito Mussolini, Joseph Stalin, Ian Paisley, Margaret Thatcher, Richard Nixon, Mary Whitehouse, and Joe McCarthy.Ask the price of U.S.U.R.A. and availability for free
U.S.U.R.A.: quick answers
Where is U.S.U.R.A. from?
U.S.U.R.A. formed in 1991 in Italy.
Who are the members of U.S.U.R.A.?
Members over the years include Giacomo Maiolini, Walter Cremonini and Alessandro Gilardi. Touring line-ups vary — ask Room5 which line-up is available for your date.
What are U.S.U.R.A.’s biggest hits?
U.S.U.R.A. is best known for ‘Open Your Mind’, ‘Sweat’, ‘Tear It Up’ and ‘Drive Me Crazy’.
Can I book U.S.U.R.A. for a live show?
Yes. Room5 books U.S.U.R.A. for festivals, club nights, corporate and private events worldwide. Send your date, city and type of event through the booking form and we come back with availability and a fee.
