Cecchetto was born in Ceggia, a small town in the metropolitan city of Venice.

In 1984 the Radio expanded to TV with the introduction of the show "Deejay Television" on Italia 1.

Under Cecchetto's helm, the radio contributed to launch the career of many presenters, including Gerry Scotti, Albertino, DJ Linus, Fiorello, Marco Mazzoli, Fabio Volo, Daniele Bossari, Marco Baldini and Luca Laurenti.

Over the course of his career, Cecchetto discovered and produced many artists, including Sandy Marton, Jovanotti, Sabrina Salerno, 883, Nikki, B-nario, Tracy Spencer, Taffy and Finley.

In the spring of 1992, Cecchetto married Maria Paola Danna in Riccione.