Andrea Bocelli
Andrea Bocelli is one of the most-decorated opera singers ever. As fate would have it he was born with severe vision issues. But despite losing his sight before even becoming a teenager, Bocelli still went on to have a virtually-unparalleled music career.
And when speaking of his accolades, we’re not just talking the numerous Classical BRIT and World Music Awards he has won or the plethora of Grammys he has been nominated for. We’re talking about the fact that he is one of the best-selling musicians in music history. He even holds a Guinness World Record in terms of his chart success. We’re talking about the type of singer whose voice has been praised by the likes of Céline Dion. We’re talking about a class of artist that has been recognized by governments, not just music institutions, in regards to his skills. Indeed he even once sung personally for Pope John Paul II.
Opera is a genre of music which, frankly speaking, isn’t as accepted as many other categories. But in Bocelli there is at least one opera singer who, even in the 21st century, has managed to move records like a pop star.
Notable Andrea Bocelli Pop Songs
- “The Prayer” (along with Celine Dion)
- “If Only” (along with Dua Lipa)
