Who is Renato Zero?

Renato Zero is an Italian singer, songwriter and showman known for his idiosyncratic character, flamboyant performances and extravagant costumes. In his career of over 50 years, he has become one of the most popular artists in Italy. He has sold over 50 million records worldwide and is considered one of the greatest Italian singers of all time.

Early Life

Renato Fiacchini was born in Rome on 30 September 1950. He grew up in a very poor neighborhood and had a difficult childhood. At the age of 13 he started performing in small clubs around Rome. He was noticed by a record label and released his first single in 1968.

Career

In the 70s Renato Zero released a series of successful albums that made him one of the most popular singers in Italy. His style was unique: a mix of rock and roll, pop and traditional Italian music. In the 80s he started experimenting with different genres such as funk, jazz and reggae. He also started to collaborate with other artists like Loredana Bertè, Mina and Gianni Morandi.

Recent Years

In the 90s Renato Zero continued to explore different styles of music and released some of his most successful albums including “Scegli me” (1992) and “Zero il Folle” (1995). In recent years he has continued to tour and release new albums. His latest album “Zero il Folle Reloaded” was released in 2020.

Awards

Throughout his career Renato Zero has won numerous awards including three World Music Awards, two Wind Music Awards and six Telegatto awards. He has also been nominated for several Grammy Awards.