An Italian rock songwriter, Enrico Ruggeri first came to prominence during the
new wave period, before becoming a part of the times. Born in Milan on June 5,
1957, he made his debut with the punk band Decibel, then launched his solo
career in 1981 with the album Champagne Molotov, in the new wave style of the
time, between rock and synthetic pop. He continued in this vein with Polvere
(1983), Presente (1984) and Tutto Scorre (1985), while composing "Il mare
d'inverno" for Loredana Bertè. In 1986, the Italian charts welcomed him with the
album Henry VIII (No. 13), and the followin...