Goblin are an Italian progressive rock band formed in 1972 by Massimo Morante (guitars) and Claudio Simonetti (keyboards) with bass player Fabio Pignatelli.
Note: there are a number of bands claiming the name "Goblin". Goblin = Massimo Morante. There is also Claudio Simonetti's Goblin and Goblin Rebirth (featuring Fabio Pignatelli).