Zucchero
Italy
Born: 24 September 1955
Years Active: 70, 80, 90, 2000
Genres: Pop/Rock, International, Blues, Folk
Styles: Italian Pop, Foreign Language Rock, Foreign Language Rock, Adult Alternative Pop/Rock, Alternative Pop/Rock, Alternative/Indie Rock, Adult Contemporary, Soft Rock, Electric Blues, Electric Chicago Blues, Electric Harmonica Blues, Modern Electric Blues, Texas Blues, Blues-Rock, Electric Texas Blues, Modern Electric Texas Blues, Rock & Roll/Roots, Political Folk, Contemporary Folk
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Adelmo Fornaciari is the talented Italian musician more commonly known to the world by his nickname, Zucchero ("Sugar"), given to him by an elementary school teacher. He began playing the guitar in his home province of Reggio Emilia, focusing on music in the blues/R&B mold. As a teenager, he founded a local band called Le Nuove Luci. After forming another group, Sugar and Candies, in 1978, Zucchero began writing as well -- Italian pop songs for other artists, and more blues-oriented material for himself. He won the 1981 Castrocaro Festival, whi...
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