Zucchero Fornaciari is one of Italy's most renowned and successful rock, blues, and pop singer-songwriters. His real name is Adelmo Fornaciari, and he was born on September 25, 1955, in Roncocesi, in the province of Reggio Emilia, Italy. He is among the select few Italian artists to have achieved immense commercial success on a global scale. He is honored as the "Father of Italian Blues" for his groundbreaking contributions to the world of music.