His real name is Adelmo Fornaciari , nicknamed Zucchero (Sugar) and so he is known all over the world.
He was born in a small town Roncocesi on September 25th in 1955.
He began getting involved in music while learning how to play organ in a local church and later he was captivated by rhythm and blues.
During the 1970s the young artist joined rhythm and blues bands.
His album's debut was released in1983 : "Un po' di zucchero" followed by "Zucchero & Randy Jackson band" and "Rispetto", one of his first hits.
In1986 the artist became the best selling pop singer in Italy after "Blues",which included his first smash "Senza una Donna" (Without a woman).
In 1990  Zucchero played with Eric Clapton, touring Europe together. In 1990 he was the only Latin artist participating in Woodstock and in the tribute to Freddie Mercury at London's Wembley Stadium.
He was one of best friends of Pavarotti and they recorded a song "Miserere" together.

  • Zucchero

 1986

  • Spirito DiVino

 1995
  • Live in Moscow
 1991
  • Diamante
 1995
  • Blue's
 1992
  • Blue Sugar
 1998
  • Oro Incenso & Burro
 1992
  • Shake
 2001
  • Rispetto
 1992
  • Ahum
2001
  • Miserere
 1994