Born in 1977 in Macerata, Italy, Paolo’s first musical influences come from his brother’s and mother’s assortment of recordings ranging in genres from Rock to Classical.

He buys his first drumkit at age 16. A huge fan of Led Zeppelin he focuses on the sound of those incredible albums and on other rock bands from the ’60s and ’70s. In the meantime he expands his repertoire of styles by being part of hard rock, blues and latin-rock bands.  In 1998 he wins an award for best drummer in a regional competition and he keeps playing extensively in central Italy. (continue to the full bio)