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- Birth Name: Michael Bolotin
- Born: February 26, 1953
- Origin: New Haven, Connecticut
- Occupation: Singer-songwriter
- Voice type: Tenor
- Years Active: 1968–present
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Michael Bolton is a singer, songwriter and tenor vocalist best known for his Soft Rock ballads and soulful interpretations of classic pop standards. Among his many achievements are selling 53 million albums, eight top ten albums, two number one singles on the Billboard charts, and awards from both the American Music Awards and Grammy Awards.
In 2006, Bolton had become engaged to actress Nicollette Sheridan, but the couple separated in August of 2008.
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Background
In the mid-1970s Bolton debut with his given name "Bolotin" on RCA Records in the with a gruff, Joe Cocker-like voice and his own blue-eyed soul songs and cover tunes. Without much success he then became the lead singer in the short-lived heavy metal band, Blackjack. In 1983, he changed his name to Michael Bolton and signed to Columbia Records as a solo act. Michael Bolton, his first album under the new name, focus on soft rock ballads and made the Top 100 bestsellers. However his new focus did not breakthrough until his 1989 album, Soul Provider, which catapulted Bolton into superstardom.Discography
- 1975: Michael Bolotin
- 1976: Everyday of My Life
- 1983: Michael Bolton
- 1985: Everybody's Crazy
- 1987: The Hunger
- 1989: Soul Provider
- 1991: Time, Love & Tenderness
- 1992: Timeless: The Classics
- 1993: The One Thing
- 1996: This Is the Time: The Christmas Album
- 1997: All That Matters
- 1998: My Secret Passion
- 1999: Timeless: The Classics Vol. 2
- 2002: Only A Woman Like You
- 2003: Vintage
- 2005: 'Til the End of Forever
- 2006: Bolton Swings Sinatra
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Michael Bolton Questions
Whatever happened to Michael Bolton? 1 AnswerHe's still out there singing, just no major hits in a long time. He recently canceled a concert in Veil, Colorado. His last song to hit the Hot 100 Billboard ... read more
In Lost Season four, Michael can not die. Weapons malfunction around Michael and he recovers from any injury? 1 AnswerBecause the island isn't done with him. Remember when he tries to kill himself in the alley and suddenly Tom appears? Tom tells him to go ahead and try, but h... read more
John Mellencamp, previously known by the stage names Johnny Cougar.. What are the odds Michael Bolton changed his name. 1 Answer100% - to be quick and dirty... Birth name Michael Bolotin Born February 26, 1953 (1953-02-26) (age 56) New Haven, Connecticut, USA read more



