Michael Bolton

Singer-songwriter and actor with Grammy wins

Michael Bolton - Singer-songwriter and actor with Grammy wins
Born

February 26th, 1953
72 years ago

Category

Performers & Entertainers

Country

United States

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A successful singer-songwriter and actor with roots in the pop and R&B genres. Achieved fame in the late 1980s and 1990s with powerful ballads and a distinctive voice. Released numerous albums, many of which reached multi-platinum status. Recognized for a string of hits that included 'Time, Love and Tenderness' and 'How Am I Supposed to Live Without You.' Has received multiple Grammy Awards for Best Male Pop Vocal Performance. Also contributed to various film soundtracks and has appeared in television shows as a guest.

Won two Grammy Awards for Best Male Pop Vocal Performance

Released the hit 'Time, Love and Tenderness'

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