C.D.S formed in 1992 as a trio of friends: Claudio Coticoni, Davide Rossi, and Sergio Valeri. They released their debut album 'Io sto bene' in 1996, which included early singles like 'L'amore' and 'Io non so.' The group's sound mixed pop, rock, and ska, but it was their 1998 single 'Bondioli' that really connected with listeners. That song became a summer hit across Italy, pushing the band into wider recognition.
After 'Bondioli,' C.D.S kept recording and touring. They put out albums like 'Senza frontiere' in 2001, 'Sotto il cielo' in 2004, and 'Pronti a tutto' in 2009. Their later work showed some shifts in style, with 'Pronti a tutto' touching on electro and dance elements. Other songs in their catalog include 'Complexo Girassol' and 'Carta de Adeus.'
In 2000, Sergio Valeri left the group due to creative differences. The remaining members continued as a duo, with Coticoni on lead vocals and Rossi on guitar. At one point, there were also accusations that 'Bondioli' resembled a traditional Italian folk song, though the band denied any plagiarism.
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