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Andrea Bocelli
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2008 - 2017
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Sep 22, 1958 in Lajatico, Italy
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Lost his sight at age 12 as the result of a head injury suffered during a soccer game.
After graduating from law school, he was a defense attorney for a brief period.
Got his big break in 1992 when Pavarotti heard a demo for "Miserere," which led to a tour with the Italian rock star Zucchero.
Sang for Pope John Paul II on four occasions.
In 2006, was made a Grand Officer of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic.
His 2009
My Christmas
CD, which featured such standards as "White Christmas" and "Jingle Bells," hit No. 2 on the Billboard chart.
Received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2010.