Renato_zero_vivo Apr 2026

Though deeply personal, "Vivo" became a broader symbol for anyone fighting for the freedom to be themselves against oppression.

The story of is the story of a man who turned an insult into an anthem. In the mid-1970s, Renato Zero —born Renato Fiacchini—was often met with the jeer, "Sei uno zero!" ("You're a zero!") due to his flamboyant, androgynous style and theatrical makeup. Instead of retreating, he adopted "Zero" as his stage name and wrote "Vivo" (1977) as a defiant declaration of existence. renato_zero_vivo

Renato Zero remains the only artist to top the Italian charts in six different decades, proving that his message of living—truly living —was timeless. Though deeply personal, "Vivo" became a broader symbol

By adopting the name Zero, he reclaimed the power from those who mocked his cross-dressing and makeup. Instead of retreating, he adopted "Zero" as his

The success of "Vivo" and the Zerofobia album led to the creation of Zerolandia , a traveling circus tent where Zero could perform in total freedom, creating a sanctuary for his dedicated fans, the Sorcini ("Little Mice").