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Italian rock singer Enrico Ruggeri's first experience in a band was Josafat, formed in 1973 and inspired by British rock from the late '60s. Soon, the artist created a new project called Champagne Molotov, along with Silvio Cappecia, composing their first original songs in 1975. Two years later, mostly influenced by punk rock, the group's name was changed to Decibel and its style became more aggressive. The band's popularity allowed it to open for prominent international numbers such as the Heartbrakers and Adam and the Ants. In 1979, the group's album Vivo Da Re was released and Decibel participated in San Remo's Festival with a song called "Contessa." In 1980, Enrico Ruggeri decided to reunite Champagne Molotov, playing along with Luigi Schiavone, Roberto Rossi, Roberto Pulix, and Silvano Bolzoni, recording his first solo album that same year. In February of 1996, the singer celebrated the impressive three million records sold during his career.
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Enrico Ruggeri (born June 5, 1957) is an Italian rock singer-songwriter.
Biography
A native of Milan, Ruggeri made his debut in the 1970s with the punk band Decibel. In 1981 he began the career as a sole singer and established as a songwriter: his most famous success in this latter role is "Il mare d'inverno" ("The Sea in Winter"), brought to chart by Loredana Bertè.
He won the Sanremo Music Festival twice: in 1987 singing "Si può dare di più" ("You can give more") together with Gianni Morandi and Umberto Tozzi and in 1993 singing "Mistero" ("Mistery"). He represented Italy at Eurovision Song Contest 1993 with the song "Sole D'Europa" ("Sun of Europe"). He's a well-known supporter of Inter Milan.
