Pezzali and Repetto both shared a love for rock and roll music and it was this commonality that led them to the idea of starting a band.

During their stay they purchased a cheap synthesizer, a drumkit and some CDs, and upon their return to Pavia, immediately began writing music.

Being big fans of motorbikes, especially Harley-Davidsons, Repetto and Pezzali decided to name the group '883' after the mark's Sportster.

[3] Pezzali and Repetto started their murisc career at the Castrocaro Music Festival in 1991, with the song "Non Me La Menare", which became a smash hit in Italy.

Their first album, Hanno Ucciso L'Uomo Ragno ("They killed Spider-Man"), hit number 1 on the Italian charts, in 1992.

[4] Their second album, Nord sud ovest est, produced the number 1 singles "Sei un mito" and "Come mai".

[5] In 1994, Repetto left the band on good terms to pursue his dream of becoming a movie director in America.

883 continued without Pezzali in 2002, when he announced his plans to begin a solo career and to take full credit for his songs.

Pezzali is beloved by his fans for his friendly approach, charismatic stage performance, and his commitment to his music.

[22][23][24][25] Pezzali is also a supporter of Inter Milan and has even dedicated a song to his football team, entitled "Sei Fantastica".