Adriano Celentano is an Italian singer, actor, and filmmaker, born in Milan on January 6, 1938, and known affectionately as "il Molleggiato" ("the springy one") for his loose, bouncy dance moves.
He started out as a watchmaker before launching his music career in 1959, playing rock and roll alongside future stars like Giorgio Gaber. Inspired by Elvis Presley, he helped bring rock and roll to Italy and went on to sell more than 150 million records, making him one of the country's best-selling artists ever.
Beyond music, Celentano built a huge career in film, appearing in dozens of Italian comedies and topping the box office through the 1970s and 80s. His playful, high-energy style runs through his music as much as his films.