About
Born September 22, 1958, Andrea Bocelli rose to international prominence after winning the newcomers' section of the Sanremo Music Festival in 1994. He has recorded numerous studio and live albums and has sold over 90 million records worldwide, achieving widespread commercial success with songs such as "Con te partirò" (later released as the duet "Time to Say Goodbye"). Bocelli has performed at major venues around the world and received honors including a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and high Italian state distinctions.
