Adriano Celentano

About

Italian singer and songwriter who was one of the best-selling Italian artists of his time.

Before Fame

He released his first single, "Rip It Up/Jailhouse Rock," in 1958.

Trivia

He directed and starred in a number of Italian films in the 1970s and part of the 1980s.

Family Life

He grew up in Milan on Vis Gruck and later paid tribute his home with the song "The Boy From Gluck Street."

Associated With

He was greatly influenced by the work of Elvis Presley.