Roberto Zanetti, born on November 28, 1956, in Massa, Tuscany, Italy, is an Italian singer, music producer, and businessman known by his stage name Savage and his production alias Robyx. He began studying piano at the age of fourteen and played in a band during his high school years. While in college, Zanetti formed a band called Taxi with Zucchero Fornaciari, releasing a local hit single "To Miami" in 1983.

Zanetti's breakthrough came with the production of G.A.N.G.'s "Incantation" and his own hit "Don't Cry Tonight" under the name Savage. From 1984 to 1986, he released successful singles and the album Tonight, gaining popularity in Europe, particularly in Eastern European countries.

In 1986, Zanetti established Casablanca Recordings and his production company, Robyx. He continued to release music, including a hi-NRG remake of "I Just Died in Your Arms" and the album Strangelove. As Robyx, he became a prominent songwriter and producer in the eurodance genre.