Born on October 28th: ​​Eros Ramazzotti, Italian-style love

Born in the film district of Rome in 1963, the star quickly discovered a passion and talent for music and song.

After being rejected by the Conservatory, he had to wait until the early 1980s to be discovered, during a singing competition. Although he didn't win first place (which went to Zucchero), he did land a record deal.

A few years later, his duet with Renato Brioschi, "Una storia importante," was a huge success. In France alone, it sold 500,000 copies! The handsome Italian's charm and his talent for singing about love captivated audiences, and his second album, "In Certi Momenti," did even better, selling over three million copies worldwide. Albums followed one after another, and his success continued unabated, allowing him to sign a contract with BMG International in 1994.

He became the first Italian to perform at Radio City Music Hall in NYC and continued to charm his fans, notably with his album "Dove c'é musica," which included the hit "Piu' Bella Cosa." Releases followed one after another, at a rate of one every two years, and the Latin lover's audience was now international. His ninth album, "9," broke all records, notably with the hit "Un'emozione per sempre," which tells the story of a breakup as the singer and his wife, Michelle Hunziker, separated.

This big football fan (especially of Juventus) also collaborated with numerous stars, such as Tina Turner, Cher, and Anastacia, with whom he sang "I Belong to You," a single that once again climbed to the top of the European charts.

Album releases and tours continued, each time with resounding success. Nothing seemed to stop the now millionaire singer, who released a string of greatest hits albums, new albums, and even an autobiography to celebrate his thirty-year career.

Today, as he celebrates his 62nd birthday and more than 60 million albums sold, the father of three promises us many more romantic songs: "Love is an inexhaustible theme," he confides.

(MH with Céline Massart - Photo : © Etienne Tordoir)

Photo: Eros Ramazzotti on stage at Forest National in Brussels (Belgium) in 1990