Biography Singing Solo MIchael Bolton

Melodies of Life. Michael Bolton Born in New Haven, Connecticut in 1953, Michael Bolton began performing at an early age, singing solo before joining up with a hard-rock band called Blackjack. Embarking on a solo career once again in the 1980s, Bolton broke through on his third album, The Hunger, scoring his first two Top 40 singles. Since then, the two-time Grammy winner has gone on to sell more than 50 million records, released an opera album and appeared on TV's Dancing with the Stars, (view song)

Early Life

Singer-songwriter Michael Bolton began his musical career as a solo artist, performing under his original last name: Bolotin. His first albums appeared in the mid-1970s, comprising a mix of cover songs and his own material, delivered in a gruffer voice than his later fans would grow to love.

Michael Bolton

Melodies of life. Michael Bolton Born in New Haven, Connecticut in 1953, Michael Bolton began performing at an early age, singing solo before joining up with a hard-rock band called Blackjack. Embarking on a solo career once again in the 1980s, Bolton broke through on his third album, The Hunger, scoring his first two Top 40 singles. Since then, the two-time Grammy winner has gone on to sell more than 50 million records, released an opera album and appeared on TVs Dancing with the Stars (view biografi)