He is an Italian pop tenor and crossover artist.

Bocelli was born on 22th September 1958 in

Lajatico, Tuscany, Italy, and grew up on the family

farm. It was evident at birth that he had

problems with his sight, and after visits to many

doctors Bocelli was diagnosed with congenital glaucoma. In 1970, at the age of 12, he completely

lost his sight after an accident during a soccer game. As a young boy, Bocelli showed a great

passion for music. At the age of six he started

piano lessons, and many other instruments.

On March 2, 2010, he was honoured with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. He is the most important Italian singer, and he is very known in all over the world.

As winner of the 1994 Newcomers section at the Sanremo Festival, he was invited to return the following year, entering the main competition with "Con te partirò" and finishing in fourth place.Two World Music Awards, one in the category "Best Italian Singer“.

With Celine Dion With Luciano Pavarotti, died in 2007