Italian singer/songwriter and self-taught guitarist. He became a major figure on the 'Italo Pop' music scene during the 1970's, notably in collaboration with lyricist Giulio Rapetti (also known as Mogol). Battisti was best known for the hit songs "Acqua azzurra, acqua chiara", "Non è Francesca", "I giardini di Marzo" and "Con il nastro rosa".