Gianna Nannini

Graduating in literature and philosophy, music became Gianna Nannini's real passion. She began taking piano lessons at the age of 13, later moving to Milan to start her solo career and performing at small local venues. The singer/songwriter's self-titled debut album came in 1976, followed by Una Radura, released in 1977. While temporarily living in the U.S., Nannini recorded California, considered to be her first rock album. The artist's breakthrough came with her sixth album, called Profumo, which included her smash "Bello e Impossibile." ~ Drago Bonacich