Andrea Bocelli

Birth Name:

Andrea Angel Bocelli

Birth Place:

Lajatico, Italy

Profession

Soundtrack, Actor, Producer, Writer, Music department

Was named a Grand Officer of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic in 2006
Won a Guinness World Record for having his music in first, second, and third place in the American classical music charts at the same time
His single "Time to Say Goodbye" is one of the best-selling singles of all time, with more than 12 million copies sold worldwide
Graduated from the University of Pisa with a degree in Law and received vocal training from Maestro Luciano Bettarini
Although he was born with a visual impairment, he didn't become blind until the age of 12, when he was injured while playing soccer
Won his first singing competition in 1970, for which he sang "O Sole Mio․"
Began playing the piano at the age of 6 and later played the flute and saxophone
Quote: "I don't think one decides to become a singer․ It is decided for you by the reactions of the people around you․"
Quote: "The more I immerse myself in singing, the less I understand․ I only know that God has given me a voice which allows me to express what I feel, and in this sense I believe I can describe it as a recognizable voice․"
Best known as a tenor and singer-songwriter who frequently combines classical music with pop styles and recorded hit songs like "Time to Say Goodbye" and "The Prayer․"

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