Adelmo Fornaciari (born 1955, Roncocesi) is an Italian singer-songwriter known by his stage name Zucchero. He rose to prominence in the 1980s with blues‑influenced pop, major albums such as Blue's and Oro, incenso & birra, and numerous international collaborations.

Participated at Sanremo in the 1980s (song "Donne"). Noted for collaborations and duets with international artists including Eric Clapton, Miles Davis, Luciano Pavarotti and B.B. King. Frequent collaborators/producers in reviews include Corrado Rustici and Don Was. "Diamante" co-written with Francesco De Gregori.

Zucchero (Adelmo Fornaciari) is presented across many DeBaser reviews as an Italian blues‑influenced singer-songwriter who mixed soul, gospel and pop. Critics praise landmark albums (Blue's, Oro, incenso & birra, Spirito DiVino) and note major international duets, while also debating later commercial turns. The coverage is varied and often passionate.

For:Fans of Italian blues, singer-songwriters and readers of album reviews

 Spirito DiVino is not the best album by Zucchero Sugar Fornaciari, but according to me, it is.

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 You come to the doctor when you're already on your deathbed, we'll see what can be done.

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 Adelmo has come a long way, the farmer from Emilia.

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 An album from '89 that still rocks today and sounds fantastic!

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