History of Damiano David in Timeline

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 2021 and the Eurovision Song Contest 2021 with their song "Zitti e buoni". In 2024, David embarked on a solo career, releasing the singles "Silverlines" and "Born with a Broken Heart", leading up to his debut album, Funny Little Fears (2025). He is scheduled to begin his first solo concert tour in 2025.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

2016: Formation of Måneskin

In 2016, Damiano David formed the band Måneskin with Victoria De Angelis and Thomas Raggi, initially playing as buskers in Rome.

2017: Rise to Prominence on X Factor Italy

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

2017: Praised as a Frontman by Fedez

In 2017, X-factor judge Fedez commented that Damiano David is a real frontman.

2018: Debut Album Release and Tour

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

2019: Continued Success with Tour

In 2019, Måneskin continued to build on their success with their Il ballo della vita tour.

2021: Falsely Accused of Drug Use

After winning the Eurovision Song Contest 2021, Damiano David was falsely accused of drug use during the final, later taking a drug test which came back negative.

2021: Covered "I Wanna Be Your Dog" and Voiced a Character in Cruella

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

2021: Praised for Charisma by Manuel Agnelli

In 2021, Manuel Agnelli praised Damiano David, noting his "natural charisma of the great frontmen".

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

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

2021: Won Sanremo Music Festival and Eurovision Song Contest

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

June 2023: Split with Giorgia Soleri

In June 2023, Damiano David ended his nearly six-year relationship with Italian model and influencer Giorgia Soleri.

November 2023: Reported Relationship with Dove Cameron

In November 2023, Damiano David was reported to be in a relationship with American actress and singer Dove Cameron.

2023: Appeared in Anitta's "Mil Veces" Music Video

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

February 2024: Public Appearance with Dove Cameron

In February 2024, Damiano David made his first public appearance with American actress and singer Dove Cameron.

2024: Started Solo Musical Career

In 2024, Damiano David began his solo musical career, releasing the singles "Silverlines" and "Born with a Broken Heart" in preparation for his debut album.