Italian singer, musician and songwriter. Sometimes referred to as the "Father of Italian Blues" and one of the few European artists of this genre to achieve worldwide recognition. Has performed or recorded songs with many popular artists: Bryan Adams, Sting, Eric Clapton, Luciano Pavarotti, Mark Knopfler, Sheryl Crow, etc.
During his career, the artist sold more than 60 million. album copies. In his native Italy, 10 of his 14 studio albums have reached number one.