Zucchero

Personal Info

Birthday

September 25, 1955

(69 years old)

Place of Birth

Roncocesi, Reggio Emilia, Emilia-Romagna, Italy

Also Known As

Zucchero Fornaciari

Zucchero "Sugar" Fornaciari

Adelmo Fornaciari

Zucchero

Biography

Adelmo Fornaciari Cavaliere di Gran Croce OMRI (born 25 September 1955), more commonly known by his stage name Zucchero Fornaciari or simply Zucchero, is an Italian singer, musician and songwriter. His stage name is the Italian word for "sugar", as his elementary teacher used to call him.

His music is largely inspired by gospel, soul, blues and rock music, and alternates between Italian ballads and more rhythmic R&B-boogie-like pieces. He is credited as the "father of Italian blues", introducing blues to the big stage in Italy. He is one of the few European blues artists who still enjoys great international success.

Known For

Zucchero - Live in Italy

Pino

Filmography

2025
Pino
as Sé stesso
2023
Zucchero | Sugar Fornaciari
as Self
2022
Ennio
as Self
2021
Note di viaggio: Il film
as Self
2020
One World: Together at Home
as Self
2013
Zucchero - La Sesion Cubana
as Himself
2008
Effedia - Sulla mia cattiva strada
as Self
2007
Zucchero - Live in Italy
as Voce, chitarra acustica, chitarra elettrica, pianoforte
2004
Zucchero | Zu and co.: Live at Royal Albert Hall
as Self
2003
Alan Simon ‎– Gaia
as Self
2000
Pavarotti & Friends 7 - For Cambodia and Tibet
as Self
1999
Pavarotti & Friends 99 for Guatemala and Kosovo
as Self
1998
Andrea Bocelli - Une nuit en Toscane
as Self
Pavarotti & Friends - For the Children of Liberia
as Self
1996
Pavarotti & Friends 4 - For War Child
as Self
1995
Pavarotti & Friends 3 - Together for the Children of Bosnia
as Self
1992
Pavarotti & Friends
as Self
The Freddie Mercury Tribute Concert
as Self