In November 1956, Roberto Zanetti was born in the Italian town of Massa. From childhood, music was a kind of hobby for him, but from the age of 14 he began to learn to play the piano and realized that it was music that could become his future business. While still in high school, he played with various musical groups. This became so important for him that Roberto decided to take his first steps as a musician.
He created the band Taxi, in which his friend Fornaciari Zucchero played the guitar. It was during this period that Roberto began to write his songs. At first it was a melodic style, then a dance rhythm appeared. In 1983, the group released its first single, it was called "To Maiami". It was he who became the impetus for the new successful song, which was written for Joey Moon. Then two DJs contact Roberto, with them he is producing the single "Incantation" for Gang. This record became famous in Italy and served as the beginning of cooperation with the famous company Discomagic.
In the fall of 1983, Roberto creates a composition that becomes a real breakthrough in his career. The single "Don't Cry Tonight" is performed by the group "Savage". This was Zanetti's first huge success. At the same time, he takes the pseudonym Robyx, under which he acts as a producer. For the next two years, the Savage group is his main project.
At this time, the album "Tonight" was recorded, now popular songs such as "Only You", "Radio", "Goodbye", "A Love Again" are released. Roberto concentrates on tours of Europe. In its eastern part, it is not just gaining popularity, the Savage group is a huge success there! The songs are performed by a soloist with an unusual
timbre of voice, and this helps the band to stand out among other
Italian artists.
From 1984 to 1986, the group "Savage" constantly tours. During this time, she gives more than 300 concerts throughout Europe. Performances take place in Germany and France, Spain and Switzerland, Austria and Greece, Sweden, Portugal and, of course, in Italy. The Savage group is becoming the most demanded, it gains thousands of fans, since the romanticism and melody of the songs have affected the hearts and souls of people.
There were cases when during performances people just cried, and the girls attacked Roberto with hugs. In 1984, the album "Tonight" was released, it becomes the first for "Savage". The group includes songs in it, which then become super hits.
In 1986, Roberto created his own recording studio and began his career as a producer. As a keyboard player, he quickly masters digital equipment and computers, with which you can get a new sound. He decides to make a cover version of the song "The Party" in Italian, but with a lyrical accent. So the single "Not toccarmi il culo dai" appeared. A few months later he successfully released about 10 songs of this genre. In 1988, Zanetti creates a new project - "Ice MC". Songs like "Cinema" and "Scream" appear, which become unconditional hits. The new group is gaining popularity around the world. In a few years, Roberto became one of the most famous producers. He sells about 6 million singles and 2 million copies from his new projects. He gives a successful start to such groups as "Double You", "Pianonegro", "Alexia", "Corona". In addition, he writes several instrumental compositions that come out in the style of dream house and space dance. And in 2004 and 2006, Roberto speaks to the Russian audience as part of the Savage group, this happens as part of the popular Disco 80s festival.