Timoria, an Italian alternative rock band from Brescia, was formed in 1985 by guitarist Omar Pedrini. Initially known as Sigma Six and later Precious Time, they changed their name to Timoria after winning the Rock Targato Italia contest in 1986. Their debut album, Colori che esplodono, was released in 1990 and featured the single "Milano". Timoria gained national attention by participating in the Sanremo Music Festival in 1991 with "L'Uomo che ride". The band's subsequent albums include Ritmo e dolore (1991), Storie per vivere (1992), and Viaggio senza vento (1993). Their album 2020 SpeedBall (1995) earned them a gold record. The band disbanded in 2003 following the departure of lead singer Francesco Renga.
