Andrea Bocelli
Andrea Bocelli (born 22 September 1958) is an Italian tenor and crossover artist. He was blinded by a Football accident at the age of 12, and later graduated from law school, before beginning a career as a singer.
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Background information | |
Born | Tuscany, Italy | 22 September 1958
Genres | Classical music, opera, pop |
Occupation(s) | Musician, songwriter, producer |
Instruments | Vocals, keyboards, flute, saxophone, trumpet, trombone, harp, harmonica, guitar, drums |
Years active | 1989–present |
Labels | Universal |
Website | Andrea Bocelli |
Since 1994, he has recorded both pop and Classical albums, and has sold over 85 million copies worldwide.[1] He is generally considered as both the most popular Italian and Classical singer in the world, today.
On March 2, 2010, he was honoured with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.[2]
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Bocelli with Celine Dion and Tony Renis in 2002
Bocelli receiving a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, 2010
David Foster speaks at the ceremony honoring Bocelli with his star.
Andrea Bocelli and Song Zuying performing Time to Say Goodbye at the East Meets West concert at London's Royal Albert Hall, June 2012
Bocelli and his son Matteo performing in New York at the presentation of the album Sì in 2018
References
- ↑ "SuBo duet with AnBo". The Sun. 2010-01-30.
- ↑ Andrea Bocelli to Be Honored with Star on Hollywood Walk of Fame, Feb 8, 1010.article.