Andrea Bocelli

Date of Birth: September 22, 1958

Zodiac Sign: Virgo

Biography

Andrea Bocelli is an Italian tenor, singer, and multi-instrumentalist who has achieved worldwide fame for his powerful voice and emotive performances. Born with poor eyesight, Bocelli was diagnosed with congenital glaucoma and became completely blind at the age of 12 after a football accident. Despite this challenge, he pursued his passion for music, learning to play the piano, flute, saxophone, trumpet, trombone, guitar, and drums. Bocelli’s breakthrough came in 1992 when he was discovered by Italian rock star Zucchero, who invited him to record a demo of “Miserere” for Luciano Pavarotti. Impressed by Bocelli’s talent, Pavarotti urged Zucchero to use Bocelli for the final recording. This collaboration led to Bocelli’s rise in the music industry, and he soon signed a recording contract with the Sugar Music label. His first major success came with his 1995 album “Romanza,” which included the hit single “Con te partirò.” The song, especially its duet version with Sarah Brightman titled “Time to Say Goodbye,” became an international sensation. Bocelli has since released numerous albums, spanning both classical and pop genres, earning him countless awards and accolades.

5 Interesting Facts about Andrea Bocelli

1. Andrea Bocelli holds a law degree from the University of Pisa, although he chose to pursue a career in music instead of practicing law.

2. He has sold over 90 million records worldwide, making him one of the best-selling music artists of all time.

3. Bocelli has performed for four U.S. presidents, three popes, and several royal families around the world.

4. He is a Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic, one of Italy’s highest civilian honors.

5. In 2010, he was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for his contribution to live theater.

5 Most Interesting Quotes from Andrea Bocelli

1. “All that counts in life is intention.”

2. “It is a privilege to be able to experience so many emotions simply by singing.”

3. “Music is a necessity. After food, air, water, and warmth, music is the next necessity of life.”

4. “I see in the act of singing an act of love, of bringing people together.”

5. “Destiny has chosen me to sing for people. It is a mission, and I do it with all my heart.”

Highest Net Worth Achieved

Andrea Bocelli’s highest net worth is estimated to be around $100 million.

Children

Andrea Bocelli has three children: 1. Amos Bocelli (born February 22, 1995) – His eldest son with his first wife, Enrica Cenzatti. 2. Matteo Bocelli (born October 8, 1997) – His second son with his first wife, Enrica Cenzatti, who is also a singer and has performed with Andrea. 3. Virginia Bocelli (born March 21, 2012) – His daughter with his second wife, Veronica Berti.