Umberto Tozzi

From his beginnings, Umberto Tozzi has stood out for a sound that connects directly with the public, achieving notable commercial impact. It is estimated that he has sold around 70 to 80 million records worldwide, positioning him as one of the Italian artists with the greatest reach. His ability to create catchy melodies and direct lyrics has led him to compose songs that transcend borders, such as Gloria, which achieved great international repercussion, and Ti amo and Tu, songs that became hits.

His musical career began in his youth in Turin, where he learned to play the guitar. In 1968, at the age of 16, he joined the band Off Sound. Subsequently, he became part of the Patrick Samson Set, a group that led him to work as a session musician for the Numero Uno record label until 1974. During this period, he had the opportunity to collaborate with various artists and participate in the recording of albums for figures like Adriano Pappalardo. In 1974, he co-wrote the song Un corpo e un'anima, which was performed by Wess and Dori Ghezzi and won the "Canzonissima" contest that same year. He was also part of the trio Data, which released a single album, Strada bianca, with very few copies printed.