<Tr> <Th> Sons </Th> <Td> Daniel Romalotti (legal) </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> Granddaughters </Th> <Td> Lucy Romalotti (legal) </Td> </Tr> <P> Danny Romalotti is a fictional character from the CBS soap opera The Young and the Restless, portrayed by Michael Damian . The character of Danny first appeared in Genoa City, the town where Y&R is set, in 1980 . Damian and his character Danny exited the canvas in 1998, though the actor and character have returned on several occasions in 2002, 2003 to 2004, 2008 and 2012 . A rock star, the character is known for his relationships with Lauren Fenmore, Christine "Cricket" Blair, and Phyllis Summers . </P> <P> Danny began his career at 16 years old in 1980 as a teenage rock star doing concerts in Genoa City . He was often joined by his sister, Gina Roma (Patty Weaver), and his friends Traci Abbott (Beth Maitland), Lauren Fenmore (Tracey E. Bregman), and Amy Lewis (Stephanie E. Williams), who sang with him when he performed on stage . Lauren also joined him on the road for a time . </P>

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