Discover the amazing career of Adriano Celentano, one of the most famous Italian singers and actors.
List of Adriano Celentano's featurings
Mina, Claudia Mori & Dori Ghezzi
Adriano Celentano's age
Adriano Celentano is currently 85 years old.
Adriano Celentano's country of origin
Adriano Celentano is from Italy.
Adriano Celentano's real name
Adriano Celentano's real name is Adriano Celentano.
The Success Story of Adriano Celentano
Who Is Adriano Celentano?
Adriano Celentano is an Italian singer, songwriter and actor, born on 6 January 1938 in Milan. He is considered one of the most influential figures in Italian entertainment. He rose to fame in the late 1950s and has since become an icon of Italian popular music.
Early Life
Adriano's parents were from the south of Italy, but his family moved to Milan when he was still a baby. At the age of 10 he started playing drums for different jazz bands in Milan. He also attended the Accademia di Belle Arti di Brera in Milano. He graduated in 1960 with a degree in painting.
Career Highlights
Adriano's career began in the late 1950s when he signed with record label Clan Celentano. His career quickly took off with the release of his first single 24.000 Baci (1958). His success continued throughout the 60s and 70s with many hits such as Azzurro (1968) and Prisencolinensinainciusol (1972). In 1979 he released his first album of original material, Per Sempre. In addition to his musical career, Adriano has also been a successful actor, appearing in films such as Fantozzi (1975) and Il ragazzo della via Gluck (1986).
Collaborations
Adriano has collaborated with some of the most iconic artists in Italian music, such as Mina, Claudia Mori and Dori Ghezzi. He has also worked with international stars such as Elton John and Sting.
Discography
Adriano has released over 20 studio albums throughout his career. Some of his most popular albums include Per Sempre (1979), Svalutation (1976) and Rock Economy (2007). He has sold over 200 million records worldwide.
