Timoria

The Profile

Timoria are an Italian rock band from Brescia, frequently cited in these reviews as one of the key Italian rock acts between the late 1980s and 1990s. Reviewers often describe Omar Pedrini as the group’s leader and highlight the classic lineup with vocalist Francesco Renga, especially around the 1993 concept album “Viaggio senza vento”.

From the reviews: the band formed in Brescia in the mid-1980s; early name “Precious Time”; core members mentioned include Omar Pedrini, Francesco Renga, Diego Galeri, Enrico Ghedi, and Carlo Alberto Pellegrini (Illorca). “Viaggio senza vento” (1993) is repeatedly called their pinnacle and a concept album about a character named Joe; “2020 Speedball” is described as heavier and among their peaks; Renga later left after disagreements with Pedrini, leading to post-Renga albums such as “1999” and the concept/crossover “El Topo Grand Hotel”.

Across 12 reviews, Timoria are repeatedly framed as a major Italian rock band from Brescia, with “Viaggio senza vento” (1993) singled out as a career pinnacle and a rare Italian concept album of depth. “2020 Speedball” is praised as heavier, varied, and full of standout tracks, while “1999” and “El Topo Grand Hotel” are described as post-Renga, more experimental/contaminated, and divisive. Reviewers highlight Omar Pedrini’s central role and Francesco Renga’s voice as key to the classic era.