Andrea Bocelli OMRI OMDSM is a famous Italian opera tenor and an instrumentalist. When he was five months old he got diagnosed with congenital glaucoma. Then at the age of twelve, he became completely blind because of a football accident. But he learnt music and performed at the piano bars.
Andrea Bocelli Blind did not stop him from achieving his dreams. Now he is sixty-two years old. He signed his first recording contract with Sugar Music label and became a recognised instrumentalist in 1994. From 1982 he has recorded over fifteen solo albums and has sold over 75 million records worldwide.
Quick Facts of Andrea Bocelli Biography
| ✔ Real Name | Andrea Bocelli |
|---|---|
| ✔ Birthday | September 22, 1958 (age 62 years) |
| ✔ Birthplace | Lajatico, Italy |
| ✔ Zodiac Sign | Virgo |
| ✔ Nationality | Italian |
| ✔ Ethnicity | White |
| ✔ Profession | Songwriter, Musician, Opera Tenor & Multi-instrumentalist |
| ✔ Spouse/Wife | Veronica Berti (m. 2014), Enrica Cenzatti (m. 1992–2002) |
| ✔ Net Worth | $100 Million |
| ✔ Songs | Fall on Me, Amo soltanto te, Because We Believe, Introduction Poem |
| ✔ Children | Matteo Bocelli, Amos Bocelli, Virginia Bocelli |
Further with his talents, he has brought classical music to the top. If you want to know more about Andrea Bocelli you can find all the interesting details here.
Early life
The birthplace of Andrea Bocelli is September 22, 1958, and his birth date is 22 September 1958. The doctors advised his parents to abort their baby as the child will be born with a disability. From the early years, it was evident that he will have a disability in his eye and other illnesses. But his mother and father decided to give birth to him.
Bocelli spent his early years on his family’s farm. He has a young brother Alberto. From his young age, he had an interest in music which was his solace. He started to learn piano at the age of six. Then he started to play various instruments like flute, saxophone, trumpet, trombone drums, guitar and more. His grandmother gave him the first record of Franco Corelli as a present that gave Bocelli the idea to pursue a career in music. By the age of seven, he was able to recognise the voice of the singers and also got inspired by them.
When he was twelve he lost his sight completely while playing football. He was playing as a goalkeeper in the game and the ball hit on his eye. Then he suffered a brain haemorrhage because of that. The doctors who operated on him as a last resort tried leeches to save his sight but it ended in vain. Therefore Bocelli spent more and more time singing. He did his first concert in a small village near his home.
He worked in evening bars where he played the piano to earn money. Also, for his education, he studied at the University of Pisa. Then he completed law school and served one year as a lawyer.
Career
- Early career
In 1992 Italian rock star Zucchero listened to the tape of Bocelli when he auditioned for a song called “Miserere”. Then Bocelli got the chance to sing in the song which became popular. He also joined Zucchero in his European tour. After that Bocelli signed a contract with Sugar Music label. Also, he won the competition that happened during the Sanremo Music Festival. After his several wins in competitions, he released his debut album that got a place in the Italian top ten albums. In 1994 he went on a tour with Gerardina Trovato.
- Raising popularity of Bocelli
As Bocelli was the winner of the 1994 Sanremo Festival, he got invited another year. He finished fourth place in the competition and one of the songs he sang in it titled “Con te partirò” was added in his second album titled Bocelli. It became the best-known single of all time in Italy. In 1996 he released his third album titled Viaggio Italiano. Also, he joined soprano Sarah Brightman to sing a duet. Further Andrea Bocelli Time To Say Goodbye received the platinum award and sold more than three million copies.
- The greatest hits of all time
In 2006 Bocelli’s career took a huge turn because he appeared in many shows and gave hit albums. Andrea Bocelli Songs Romanza became an instant success. Also, he came as a guest coach on American Idol and assisted the finalists to sing the “Greatest Love Songs”. Many of his Italian songs released in the English version for which he received a lot of acclaims. On 3 November he released his Christmas Album titled My Christmas. It became one of the bestselling albums of the year.
On March 2nd he got the special honour of getting a star in the Hollywood Walk of Fame. In 2020 Bocelli performed Italian National Anthem at the 2020 Tuscan Grand Prix.
Personal life
When Bocelli was playing the piano at bars he met Enrica Cenzatti. They dated for some time and married on 27 June 1992. The name of their first child is Amos born on 22 February 1995. Then the name of their second child is Mateo born on 8 October 1997. But in 2002 the couple separated.
After that Bocelli started a relationship with Veronica Berti. Andrea Bocelli Wife is also his manager. In 2011 Berti announced her pregnancy. The couple had their child on 21 March 2012 and her name is Virginia. Now they are living in Forte dei Marmi on the Mediterranean. Bocelli married Berti in 2014 in a Sanctuary of Montenero located in a coastal town in Italy. The first wife of Bocelli and his two sons live in comune, Versilia.
The net worth of Andrea Bocelli 2021
Andrea Bocelli is a great singer and performer. He knows to play various instruments and his blindness has never stopped him to give his best. Also, he has sung duets with several popular singers and performed on large stages. That is why he has earned lots of money. His current net worth is $100 million. He owns lots of villas and properties in Italy. Also, he has toured many places all around the globe for his performances. In the US he owns a large place in Miami.
About Bocelli’s voice
With his soulful voice, Bocelli has gripped the audience worldwide. But many critics have given negative comments about his opera talents and voice. That has not stopped him. One of his well-known fans is actress Elizabeth Taylor who shared that her mind and body gets transported when she hears his voice. Also the well-known talk show host Oprah Winfrey is a great fan of his voice. Whenever he hears him she bursts into tears. Some of the other admirers of Bocelli are Sarah, Duchess of York, and actress Isabella Rossellini.
Interesting facts about Andrea Bocelli
- On Andrea Bocelli YouTube there are various songs and performances of the singer available.
- Many critics have shared that Bocelli lacks the breath control required for classical and opera songs.
- One of the best Bocelli songs is “Time to Say Goodbye”.
- Bocelli enjoys horse riding.
- A part of the beach in Jesolo is named after Bocelli.
- He is a great fan of the Italian soccer club Inter Milan.
- In 2006 he asked the municipality how his hometown to build an outdoor theatre named “Teatro del Silenzio”. He is the president of the theatre.
- He became a grand officer by the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic in 2006.
- The record producer David Foster has shared that Bocelli has the beautiful voice in the world.
- In 1998 People’s Magazine named Bocelli as one of the fifty beautiful people in the world.
Conclusion
Andrea Bocelli is one of the best singers and instrumentalists in the world. His original voice and the feelings he brings in it has made many people his fans. That is why no one could do what he has done to classical music.
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