Career Timeline of Damiano David: Major Achievements and Milestones

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: May 23, 2025

From career breakthroughs to professional milestones, explore how Damiano David made an impact.

Damiano David is an Italian singer and songwriter, best known as the frontman of the rock band Måneskin. The band achieved international fame after winning the Sanremo Music Festival and Eurovision Song Contest in 2021 with the song "Zitti e buoni". In 2024, David launched his solo career, releasing the singles "Silverlines" and "Born with a Broken Heart", which will be included in his debut solo album, Funny Little Fears (2025). He is scheduled to commence his first solo concert tour in 2025.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

2016: Formation of Måneskin

In 2016, the band Måneskin was formed in Rome, initially playing as buskers in the streets.

2017: Rise to prominence on X Factor

In 2017, Måneskin rose to prominence after finishing second in the eleventh season of the Italian talent show X Factor.

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2017: Recognition as a frontman

In 2017, X-factor judge Fedez recognized Damiano David as a real frontman, noting his talent and stage presence.

2018: Debut album release and tour

In 2018, Måneskin had a breakthrough debut with the studio album Il ballo della vita and tour.

2019: Touring with Måneskin

In 2019, Måneskin continued their tour following the release of their debut album.

2021: Cover song and voice acting role

In 2021, Damiano David sang a cover version of "I Wanna Be Your Dog" by The Stooges and voiced the character Jeffrey in the Italian dub of the film Cruella.

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2021: Release of Teatro d'ira: Vol. I

In 2021, Måneskin's second studio album Teatro d'ira: Vol. I was released.

2021: Sanremo Music Festival and Eurovision win

In 2021, Måneskin, fronted by Damiano David, won the Sanremo Music Festival and subsequently the Eurovision Song Contest representing Italy with the song "Zitti e buoni".

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2023: Appearance in music video

In 2023, Damiano David appeared in the music video for the song "Mil Veces" by Anitta.

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2024: Start of solo career

In 2024, Damiano David began his solo musical career with the release of the singles "Silverlines" and "Born with a Broken Heart".

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2024: Release of 'Silverlines'

In 2024, Damiano David released his solo single "Silverlines", produced by Labrinth, on September 27. He also released his second single "Born with a Broken Heart" the following month.

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