Christian, pseudonym of Gaetano Cristiano Vincenzo Rossi, was an Italian singer.
He briefly pursued a football career but was forced to retire due to cardiac
arrhythmia. From a young age he performed with his sister in small venues in
Sicily and Milan, later entering a Milan talent competition where he was
discovered by lyricist Leo Chiosso, who helped launch his recording career. He
adopted the stage name Christian, reportedly inspired by Mina, and debuted in
the late 1960s. He achieved early success with songs such as “Firmamento,” which
won the Festivalbar youth section in 197...