Eros Luciano Walter Ramazzotti (Eros Luciano Walter Ramazzotti) - Italian musician, lyricist, composer, producer. He sings songs in several languages. Almost all of his compositions are translated into Spanish. He has been on the scene for more than 30 years and during this time he has realized about one hundred million of his recordings.
- Official Instagram: @ramazzotti_eros - more than 1.3 million subscribers.
- Growth: 1.85 meters
Biography
Eros Ramazotti was born on October 28, 1963 in the Roman quarter of Cinecitt and became the second child of his parents. Eros's older brother's name is Marco. The father of the Rodolfo family (Rodolfo) worked in the construction industry and painted at home, the mother of Raffaella Ramazzotti Molina (Raffaella Ramazzotti Molina) was engaged in the house and children.
Childhood
The mother decided to call her second son the name of the god of love of Greece, because she adored her husband and was glad to have common children.
Brought up in an atmosphere of love and affection, the boy early began to show musical abilities. At the age of 7, Eros learned to play the guitar, then the piano and dreamed of becoming a world celebrity. The father supported the child’s passion, because he loved music and played the piano, recording several of his own songs.
In the quarter where the Ramazotti family lived, there was a well-known film studio with the same name Cinecitt and local children often fell for shooting extras. Eros also participated in filming several times, but this did not attract him. Thanks to his father, as a teenager, he began to write songs, but could not get a musical education due to a lack of financial resources in the family.
After graduating from high school, the future star enters accounting courses, while continuing to study music on her own. Moreover, after trying to pass exams at the music conservatory, he found out that he was not suitable for training. Yes, and Eros studied only one course, he was kicked out of school for non-attendance and poor grades.
Carier start
In 1981, an 18-year-old musician decided to announce himself at the Italian festival “New Voices” (“Voci Nuove”), which was held in Castrocaro Terme (Castrocaro Terme), performing his song “Rock'80” (“Rock 80’s "). The competition, in search of new talents, was attended by representatives of various recording studios.
Ramazotti did not win that day, but he did not lose. He reached the final, which made it possible to conclude the first contract with the DDD studio through its representative and jury member, Baron Lando Lanni. The company office was in Milan and Eros moves there for permanent residence. For lack of money for rental housing, he lives for several days right in the studio. Together with him, his mother and brother go to Milan.
In 1982, DDD recorded the first Ramasotti song “Ad un amico” (“Dedication to a Friend”), the sponsors blindly believed in the talent and capabilities of the young man, from the very beginning they saw him as an international artist. But that composition did not bring fame to Eros. The musician did not despair and fate gave him a meeting with the composer Renato Brioschi, who became a friend, assistant and mentor to young talent.
True success
- In 1984, Ramazotti again became a participant in a vocal competition. He performs at the Sanremo Festival with Terra promessa (Promised Land), which he was helped to write by Brioche and Alberto Salerno. The composition was so successful that it brought the performer an unconditional victory. Eros became the winner of the contest and his song became the leader of hire in Italy and Europe.
- In 1995, Eros Ramazotti opened his own company Radiorama S.R.L., where he takes on the role of producer for talented but not well-known performers. At the same time, he begins cooperation with BMG International and performs with celebrities: Rod Stewart, Joe Cocker, Elton John.
- The musician was twice awarded the ECHO prize in Germany, in 1997 and in 1999 as the best performer.
- In 1999, Ramazotti recorded the song "Nel cuore lei" ("In her heart") together with Italian Andrea Bocelli (Andrea Bocelli) for his album "Sogno" ("Dream").
- In 2000, Eros produced the album Gianni Morandi (Gianni Morandi) "Come fa bene l'amore" ("How to love well"), which gave him another reason to be proud of himself and his work.
Albums
The contribution of Eros Ramazotti to the musical world heritage cannot be overestimated, each of his disc becomes a hit. Over the 30-year history of his creative life, the singer presented 14 albums recorded in the studio, 4 collections of the best singles and 3 albums of live music.
Studio albums
Inspired by Fortune at the Sanremo Festival in 1985, the musician recorded the 1st album "Cuori agitati" ("Excited Hearts"), having great success and occupying the tenth place in the singer’s homeland (fifth in Switzerland).
Ramazotti's second album, recorded in 1986, was called "Nuovi eroi" ("New Heroes"). In Switzerland, more than one hundred thousand units were sold, in Germany - more than two hundred and fifty thousand. This overwhelming success launched the new beginnings of Eros, since that moment the career of a musician has always gone up.
The next album of the popular singer was called "In certi momenti" ("At a specific time"). It was released in 1987 in the amount of 900 thousand pieces and immediately rose to the tops of the Italian charts. To date, bought about 4 million copies of the album.
In 1988, the first and only Ramazotti mini-album "Musica e" ("Music") was recorded. Including 5 tracks. A little later an extended version of 8 tracks was released.
In 1990, the world saw the album "In ogni senso" ("In any sense"). His presentation was organized in Venice and more than 200 press representatives from different countries arrived at the event. The album was one of the most recognized and subsequently rewritten in 15 countries. In Germany, its sales exceeded 500 thousand copies, 150 thousand units were bought in Switzerland, and more than 100 thousand units in the Netherlands. The highlight of the album was its name, it is found at least once in each song of the collection.
In 1993, Eros introduced the album "Tutte storie" ("All Stories"), thanks to which he was able to conclude a contract for work with the Bertelsmann Music Group (Bertelsmann Music Group). The album is sold out in 6 million copies.
In 1996, the disc "Dove c'è musica" ("Where the music is") was released. This is Ramazotti's first album, where he is his own producer. He also wrote all the lyrics for the songs and music himself. Worldwide sales reached 7 million copies, the disk won the title of best in the year.
In 2000, the world heard Ramazotti's album "Stilelibero" ("Freestyle"), although his recording was planned for 2001. But J. Morandi with the release of his collection "Come fa bene l'amore" accelerated the process of birth of Ramazotti's album, who did not want to be in the shadow of Morandi for a long time.
In 2003, Eros presented the ninth collection of songs, which he called "9". The author positions the lyrics in part as autobiographical. He devotes these melodies to his wife Michelle Hunziker, daughter Aurora and mother Raffaello. The collection becomes the record holder for sales and is included in the top 100 discs of 95 weeks.
In 2005, Eros Ramazotti gives himself a present by recording the album "Calma apparente" ("Apparent Calm")dedicated to another period of his own life - parting with Michelle.
In 2009, the album "Ali e radici" ("Wings and Roots"), co-authored with Claudio Guidetti. Over 8 weeks, distributors sold 300 thousand copies.
In 2012, Eros presents the album “Noi” (“We”), dedicated to the common values of mankind: love, freedom, friendship. In 2013, the album “Noi Due” (“We Are Two”) was released, which is a re-recording of the Noi album with 3 new singles.
In 2015, the singer released the 13th album "Perfetto" ("Great").
Best Songs
- After 15 years of fruitful work, in 1997 Ramazotti recorded the album "Eros", which includes the best songs of the musician and 2 new compositions.
- In 2007, the album “e2” was recorded - a collection of songs on 2 discs. In total, 35 songs are recorded on the discs.
- In 2014, Ramazotti recorded the next double collection Eros 30, which included the best songs for the 30-year stay of the artist on the big stage.
Concert recordings
In 1991 a concert album was recorded on 2 discs "Eros in concert" ("Eros at a concert"). It included live songs from performances in Barcelona and from an international tour. Ramazotti presented the album in Barcelona on December 4th. The live singer listened to 20 thousand people, in addition there was a worldwide live broadcast. Ramazotti donated all the money from the performance to charity. In 1992, the album was reissued.
In 1998, Eros recorded an album of concert performances "Eros live" ("Eros Alive"), which includes compositions from world tours.
In 2010, Ramazotti released his next album on 2 discs, "21:00 Eros Live World Tour 2009/2010" (Eros World Tour), including live music from performer concerts. A documentary was shot about the recording of the album.
Best songs
The song "Una storia importante" ("Important Story") from the album "Cuori agitati" becomes the 1st super hit Ramazotti, taking the 6th place at the Sanremo Festival in 1985. Listeners liked it so much that the sales of its copies in France went over a million.
With the song “Adesso tu” (“Now you”) from the album “Nuovi eroi”, the musician won the “Sanremo Festival” in 1986.
The song "La luce buona delle stelle" ("Good Light of the Stars") was the first joint song of Ramazotti and Patricia Kensit.
The song "Musica e" from the album of the same name is a hymn to music. It is quite long (11 minutes) and recognized as one of the best in Ramazotti's work.
The song "Cose della vita" ("Things of Life") from the album "Tutte storie", recorded to the music of Pierre Cassano (Pierre Cassano) was the first track Ramazotti, which was directed by Spike Lee (Video). With the same song, Eros won a music award at the 1993 MTV Europe Music Awards in Berlin.
In 1997, Eros Ramazotti and Tina Turner re-recorded this track so well that it entered the top 100 hits of the decade of Europe.
For the song “Pi D bella cosa” (“The Most Beautiful”) from the album “Dove c'è musica”, director Nigel Dick made a video clip where the favorite girl Ramazotti, model Michelle, starred. Eros dedicated the song "L'aurora" to his first daughter, Aurora, whom Michelle gave birth to.
In 2000, Eros Ramazotti and Cher created a stellar duet, performing "Piu che puoi" ("Everything You Can"), which was included in the album "Stilelibero". This is a lyrical, beautiful and most recognizable composition in Italian albums.
The single "Un'emozione per sempre" ("Feelings Forever") from the album "9" was recorded on May 9 and became the leader of hits for 9 weeks. The song participates in Festivalbar in 2003.
The song "La nostra vita" ("Our Life") from the album "Calma apparente" was performed by Ramazotti on the Adriano Celentano show "Rockpolitik" ("Rock Politician") in 2005. The composition was in the lead at the top of the charts for 3 weeks. The single “I Belong to You (Il ritmo della passione)” (“I belong to you (In the rhythm of passion))” from the same album was recorded in a duet with American Anastacia and performed in two languages.
Ramazotti dedicates the song "Una tempesta di stelle" ("A Storm from the Stars") from the album "Noi" to the birth of the youngest daughter.
Concerts and tours
The fame and glory of Eros Ramazotti far beyond the borders of his homeland was confirmed by numerous overseas concerts, invariably gathering whole crowds of fans.
In 1986, he came to the Soviet Union to sing at the concert “Flowers and Songs of San Remo in Moscow”. The presenters were A. Pugacheva, Maria Biolkati, O. Shatskov.
In 1987, the singer, having completed the recording of the album "In certi momenti", made a 9-month international tour, the concerts of which were attended by more than a million people. Tickets sold out instantly, and the music community kept a close eye on the success of the new star.
After seeing the Italian stunning debut of In ogni senso, American producer Clive Davis invited Ramazotti to the New York Radio City Music Hall. The singer became the first representative of his nation to perform in the famous hall, and there were not even enough tickets for the concert.
Ramazotti performed the presentation of the album "Tutte storie" on tour across Europe. After him, the musician visited another 15 countries in Latin America, where he arranged beautiful shows every time.
In early 1998, Ramazotti went on a regular world tour, which passed through South Africa, Europe and the United States.
In 2001, Eros made a world tour in Eastern Europe, presenting the album "Stilelibero". From November 2 to 4, the musician gave concerts in Moscow, in the Kremlin Palace with a full house.
In 2003, after participating in the Festivalbar, the Italian gives concerts on a world tour lasting a whole year. Ramazotti organizes a feast of sound and colors, accompanied by enchanting special effects in Europe, Asia, America.
Personal life
Eros Ramazotti and Michelle Hunziker were married for 4 years, the girl managed to give her Italian husband a daughter, Aurora (December 5, 1996).
Since 2014, the wife of Eros Ramazotti is model Marica Pellegrinelli, who is 25 years younger than him. Despite the age difference, the happy wife gave her husband a daughter, Rafael (August 3, 2011) and a son, Gabrio Tullio (born March 14, 2015).
Interesting Facts
- Ramazotti is a fan of the Juventus Football Club of Italy.
- In 2006, the singer published his autobiography in printed form on 320 pages.
- In 2008, an Italian at the Olympics in China sang his single "Per me per sempre" ("For Me Forever"), when Valentina Vezzali received a gold medal.
- For 30 years of his creative career, the musician has realized more than 100 million of his recordings.
- At the age of 9, he starred in the movie Federico Fellini "Amarcord", in a cameo role, where the boy played snowballs.
