Ladri di Biciclette were an Italian funk and rhythm and blues ensemble from
Carpi active between 1984 and 1994. The group was founded by students of the
Verona Conservatory including Paolo Belli and Enrico Prandi. They achieved
professional recognition at the Sanremo Music Festival (1989) with the eponymous
track “Ladri di Biciclette” (1989). Their recording career began with the debut
studio recording Ladri di Biciclette (1989), which featured the track “Dr. Jazz
& Mr. Funk” (1989) and was certified gold for sales of 150,000 copies. They
achieved professional recognition for the...