Eros Ramazzotti

Eros Ramazzotti
Ramazzotti at Sommarkrysset 2009
Ramazzotti at Sommarkrysset 2009
Background information
Birth nameEros Walter Luciano Ramazzotti
Born (1963-10-28) 28 October 1963 (age 60)
Rome, Italy
Genres
Occupation(s)
  • Singer
  • musician
  • songwriter
Instrument(s)
  • Vocals
  • guitar
  • piano
Years active1981–present
Labels
Websiteramazzotti.com

Eros Walter Luciano Ramazzotti (Italian: [ˈɛːroz ˈvalter luˈtʃaːno ramatˈtsɔtti]; born 28 October 1963) is an Italian pop singer and songwriter.[1] He is popular in Italy and most European countries, and throughout the Spanish-speaking world, as he has released most of his albums in both Italian and Spanish.[2]

Since 1984, Ramazzotti has released 11 studio albums, one EP, three compilation albums, three live albums, and 37 singles. He has sold over 60 million records in his 40-year career.[3] His repertoire includes duets with artists such as Cher, Tina Turner, Andrea Bocelli, Patsy Kensit, Anastacia, Joe Cocker, Julio Iglesias, Lynn Davis, Ricardo Arjona, Luciano Pavarotti, Laura Pausini, Nicole Scherzinger and Ricky Martin.[4]

Ramazzotti first gained international success in 1993, with the release of Tutte storie, which amassed five million album sales and occupied the top five in every country where he had previously released albums.[4] This success led to a BMG International record contract in 1994.[4] His audience appeal comes from several factors, including his unique voice, which can be described as somewhat nasal but nevertheless forceful and resonant baritone, and his energetic delivery of catchy, melodic tunes which are often passionate mid-tempo autobiographical ballads, with instrumentation that is rich in soft-rock influence.[5]

  1. ^ "Eros Ramazzotti: The Face of Italian Pop Music" (in Italian). lagazzettaitaliana.com. Retrieved 3 October 2017.
  2. ^ "Biography: Eros Ramazzotti on Who's Who" (in German). Who's Who.de. Retrieved 26 May 2008.
  3. ^ "Repubblica 60 milioni di dischi" (in Italian). Repubblica Italy. 26 October 2013. Retrieved 25 January 2015.
  4. ^ a b c "Biography: Eros Ramazzotti on Sony Music Germany" (in German). Sony Music Germany. Archived from the original on 30 December 2011. Retrieved 3 February 2012.
  5. ^ "Eros Ramazzotti Italian pop Idol". life in Italy.com. Archived from the original on 10 February 2012. Retrieved 25 June 2007.

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