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Andrea Bocelli performs at Live 8 Paris at the Palais de Versailles (2005).

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Andrea Bocelli, OMRI, OMDSM (Italian pronunciation: [anˈdrɛːa boˈtʃɛlli]; born 22 September 1958) is an Italian tenor, multi-instrumentalist and classical crossover artist. Born with poor eyesight, he became blind at the age of twelve following a football accident.

• Born: 22 September 1958 (age 53) Pisa, Toscana, Italy
• Genres: Adult contemporary, classical, easy listening, Latin pop, opera, operatic pop, pop, vocal
• Occupations: Musician, songwriter, record producer, multi-instrumentalist
• Instruments: Vocals, keyboards, flute, saxophone, trumpet, trombone, harp, harmonica, guitar, drums, melodica
• Years active: 1992–present
• Labels: Universal, Philips, PolyGram, Decca, Sugar
• Website: Andrea Bocelli

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