Eurovision Winners Måneskin Talk ‘Offensive’ Drug Accusations, and Bringing Italian Rock to the World
Nick Vivarelli International CorrespondentAny artist who wins the Eurovision song contest is guaranteed to make a big splash — but Italian glam-rock band Måneskin, which won the 65th edition of the competition late last week, made an even bigger impression than they’d intended when, during a press conference immediately after their victory, vocalist Damiano David ducked his head down toward the table at which the group was seated, spawning immediate speculation that he’d snorted cocaine while the band spoke with reporters.The group immediately denied the claims — which, as anyone watching the video can attest, were far-fetched — and David tested negative for drugs after he’d returned to Italy, but needless to say, it made an impression.