Michael Bolton

American singer, international superstar and social activist. Blessed with an incomparable voice, Michael has become one of the best-known recording artists in the world, selling more than 50 million albums and singles during his career. With two Grammy's for Best Male Vocalist, six American Music Awards, a string of No.1 hits (including over one hundred songs that he has written for other world-renowned artists), and many humanitarian and industry awards to his credit, Bolton continues to perform sold-out concerts for millions of fans around the globe, bringing his warmly-familiar signature four-octave range to soul-stirring interpretations of some of the most popular songs of a generation.

The youngest son of Democratic Party official George Bolotin, he grew up idolizing such pioneers of R&B as Ray Charles, Marvin Gaye, and Otis Redding. By age 15, Michael had signed his first record deal, plugging the power of his voice into Connecticut bar bands before he was even technically allowed in a bar. He spent the 1970's honing his skills and his sensibility in a series of solo and group albums and began preparing to make his mark in the charts.

In 1978, he formed a hard rock combo, and had his first major success as a songwriter in 1983. For several years he composed for other performers, playing guitar and singing himself. A prolific and diverse songwriter, Michael has seen his songs recorded by an astonishing array of renowned artists. Michael has written songs for Barbra Streisand, KISS, Joe Cocker , Kenny Rogers, Cher and Kenny G and Peabo Bryson. While he was churning out emotional hits for others, someone noticed he had a pretty stirring voice himself on those demo tapes. With long hair flowing and a strong chin, he became a middle-of-the-road matinee idol, a Fabio for former Barry Manilow fans. His over-the-top style (and penchant for re-making classic soul songs) earned him sneers from critics and swoons from his fans.