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Enrico Ruggeri | |
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Genres | Pop, Rock, Punk rock |
Occupations | Singer-songwriter |
Instruments | Vocals, Guitar |
Years active | 1972 - present |
Enrico Ruggeri (born June 5, 1957) is an Italian rock singer-songwriter.
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A native of Milan, Ruggeri made his debut in the 1970s with the punk band Decibel.[1] 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.
Preceded by Mia Martini with Rapsodia |
Italy in the Eurovision Song Contest 1993 |
Succeeded by Jalisse with Fiumi di parole |
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