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Andrea Bocelli (I) Andrea Bocelli, as born in Lajatico, Italy, in 1958, is one of the greatest singing talents in the world today. He has been blind since age 12, owing to congenital glaucoma and a blow to the head while tending goal during a soccer game.
Andrea Bocelli, (born September 22, 1958, Lajatico, near Pisa, Italy), Italian opera tenor noted for his unique blend of opera and pop music. 1  From a young age Bocelli was afflicted with congenital glaucoma. He began taking piano lessons at age six and later played flute and saxophone.