Luciano Ligabue: a legacy that will make your head spin. Behind the veil of his extraordinary success lie extraordinary figures.
Feel the palpable energy in the air as the stage of the legendary Ariston Theater in Sanremo is preparing to host one of the most extraordinary events in the world of Italian music. Who else but the magnificent Luciano Ligabue he will be there, ready to enchant the audience with his latest musical masterpiece: “Luci d’America”a single that promises to enlighten the souls of his fans, anticipating the imminent release of his own twelfth album, “Start”. But who is Ligabue, if not a living icon of Italian music? In addition to being a pillar in the music scene, this eclectic artist has also conquered the big screen and made inroads into the world of literature.
It would seem like yesterday when, in the summer of 1990, during the magical nights of the Football World Cup in ItalyLuciano Ligabue made his way into the hearts of the public by leading to the Festivalbar thehis iconic piece “Balliamo sul Mondo”taken from the album of the same name. Since that moment, the “Liga” has embarked on an extraordinary journey, becoming one of the rItaly’s most loved ockersort of friendly duel with the great Vasco Rossi. Not only music, but also cinematographic successes have enriched her path. Born on March 13, 1960 in Correggio, Ligabue experienced hard work before fully embracing his musical career.
From certified accountant as a workerhe even played the role of municipal councilor in his hometown. Since 2013, the Heart by Luciano Ligabue was captured by Barbara Pozzo, their union has gave birth to sweet Linda in 2004. But in his life there is also room for Lorenzo, born from a previous chapter. In addition to his family triumphs, Ligabue is known for being a fan Inter fanand when he’s not conquering the stage, you might find him hitting the football fields of the minor leagues, turning his passion into action.
Ligabue’s heritage
But How much does the talented Luciano Ligabue earn? It’s a question that makes many heads spin, because its magnitude is difficult to quantify. However, if we look at the past data provided by SIAE, we can peek into the world of income from its copyrights. With thirteen studio albums, five live albums, two collections, four books and three directed films, Ligabue demonstrated his versatility and his limitless talent. His film debut with “Radiofreccia” in 1998 earned him numerous awardsincluding three David di Donatello and two Nastri d’Argento.
But let’s get back to money. Calculating the income of an artist like Ligabue is a bit like trying to tame lightning, considering his success also in cinema and literature in addition to music. However, it is indisputable that he has always achieved exceptional results. In 2017, for example, his concerts brought in 24,437,500 euros, almost double that of Vasco Rossi. The only concrete data on Ligabue’s earnings, available online, date back to 2012, when an article in Corriere della Sera estimated its revenues from SIAE at 1.6 million euros. This put him on a par with Vasco Rossi, while only Michele Guardì, famous television director and author, achieved better results.
