He was born in Vercelli but travelled around Italy and the world as a founding member and pillar of the Banda Osiris, whose thirty shows he co-wrote. For years a regular guest on television programmes, he boasts direction by famous directors and collaborations with well-known actors and musicians. He is the author of numerous soundtracks for the cinema, winner of the David di Donatello, the Nastro d'Argento and the Silver Bear at the Berlin festival. He is an arranger and producer of theatre and electronic music.