Piero Pelù is one of the most iconic figures in Italian rock. Born in Florence in 1962, he began his career in the early 1980s as the frontman of Litfiba, a band that became a symbol of Italian new wave and alternative rock. With his gritty voice, electrifying energy, and flamboyant style, Pelù conquered entire generations, becoming a reference point for rebellious and socially engaged music. After leading Litfiba to success with landmark albums such as 17 Re, El Diablo, and Spirito, in 1999 he launched his solo career with Né buoni né cattivi, which included the hit Io ci sarò. His music blends rock, social commitment, and a strong personal identity, always true to his nonconformist spirit. Pelù is not just a musician: he is a complete artist, often involved in environmental and social causes. His participation in the 2020 Sanremo Festival with Gigante revealed a more intimate and mature side, without ever losing his trademark edge. Today, after more than 40 years of career, he still takes the stage with the same passion as ever. Piero Pelù is, and will remain, a voice against the grain: authentic, powerful, and profoundly rock.
In October 2022, during a recording session, Italian rocker Piero Pelù fainted due to an acoustic shock caused by a headphone switch error. The incident caused permanent damage to his auditory nerve, leading to the cancellation of a planned tour and the risk of ending his liv...
His solo debut, a cry of freedom after the Litfiba adventure. A direct and sincere promise, making it clear that he’s always going to be there.
Here, music becomes a faithful companion, a refuge where one can get lost and found again.
An ironic, rebellious song against so-called “smart wars.” More relevant than ever.
Tackles the issue of violence against women with both pain and strength. Dramatic and timely.
Pelù sheds his tough-rocker skin to reveal the tender grandfather, able to move with simplicity.
