Michael Bolotin, better known by his stage name Michael Bolton, is an American singer and songwriter who has had a successful career in the music industry for decades.
His music has evolved over the years, with his early work encompassing the hard rock and heavy metal genres, while his more recent work touches on the adult contemporary and pop genres.
Bolton not only released a solo album, but also served as the lead singer of the band Blackjack In the mid-1980s.
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- Full name: Michael Bolotin
- Stage name: Michael Bolton
- Date of Birth: February 26, 1953
- Age: 71
- Birthplace: New Haven, Connecticut, USA
- Country: United States
- Occupation: American singer-songwriter
- Height: 1.76 m
- Parents: George and Helen Bolotin
- Siblings: Orrin Bolotin and Sandra Bolotin
- Spouse: Maureen McGuire (married 1975-1990)
- Children: 3, Isa Bolton, Taryn Bolton and Holly Bolton
- Relationship: Divorced
- Net worth: $80 million
Early life and education
Michael Bolotin, stage name Michael Bolton, was born on February 26, 1953 in New Haven, Connecticut, USA.
He was raised by his parents, George and Helen Bolotin, along with two siblings, Orin and Sandra Bolotin. At the age of 16, Bolton decided to drop out of high school and leave home to pursue music full time.
With his parents’ permission, he embarked on a road trip along Route 66 in the United States, working odd jobs along the way, including as a nanny for Paula Abdul, a decision that would eventually lead to his music career and international fame.
Profession
Michael Bolton has had a successful and varied career in the music industry. Starting in the 1970s, he was active in the hard rock scene under his real name Bolotin, performing with the band Blackjack and is a solo artist in the hard rock and heavy metal genres.
He also gained recognition for his collaborations with other artists on hit songs. In the mid-1980s, Bolton turned to another genre, writing the soulful folk ballads that became his signature style.
This marked the beginning of a new chapter in his career, which has seen him sell millions of records and become one of the biggest names in music.
Bolton quickly rose to fame with his soulful pop-rock style and powerful vocals, with romantic ballads such as “How can I live without you?” and “When a man falls in love with a woman”.
He has sold over 75 million records, has eight top ten albums, and has won numerous awards including the Grammy and American Music Awards.
Despite his long-standing success, Bolton continues to tour, record, and collaborate with other artists to this day.
Awards and nominations
Grammy Awards:
- Winner: Best Male Pop Vocal Performance (1990 – “How can I live without you?”,1992- “When a man falls in love with a woman”）
- Nominated (many years): Best Male Pop Vocal Performance
American Music Awards:
- Winner: Favorite Pop/Rock Male Vocalist (1995)
- Winner: Favorite Adult Contemporary Artist (1995, 1998)
- Nominated (multiple years): Favorite Pop/Rock Male Vocalist, Favorite Adult Contemporary Vocalist
social media
- Instagram: @michaelbolton
- Facebook: Michael Bolton
- Twitter: @mbsings
- TikTok: @michaelbolton
personal life
Michael Bolton was married once and has three daughters. He married Maureen McGuire in 1975 but divorced in 1990. They have three daughters, Issa, Holly and Taryn.
In 2010, Bolton became a grandfather and now has six grandchildren. In terms of relationships, Bolton dated actress Nicollette Sheridan in the 1990s and early 2000s.
In 2006, they were briefly engaged but broke off their engagement in 2008. Since then, he has not publicly dated anyone but expressed interest in finding love in 2019.
Record/Movie Works
Discography
Studio albums:
- Michael Bolotin (1975)
- Every day of my life (1976)
- Everybody is crazy (1985)
- hunger (year 1987)
- Soul Provider (in 1989)
- Time, love and tenderness (1991) – his best-selling album, with sales of over 16 million copies worldwide
- Timeless (1992) – another bestseller, reaching 4x platinum in the US
- one thing (1993)
- It’s Time: A Christmas Album (1996)
- most important thing (1997)
- There are a lot more…
singles:
- How can I live without you? (in 1989)
- When a man falls in love with a woman (Cover of Percy Sledge’s 1966 song) (1991)
- Said I loved you…but I lied (1993)
- Go far away (1997)
Filmography
- Saturday Night Live (1991) – Musical Guest
- Two and a Half Men (2006) – Guest appearance
- Pop Star: Never Stop (2016) – Guest role
- Clone High (2002-2003) – Voiced by Abraham Lincoln
- Large city green space (2018-Present) – Voice of Ranger Ranger
net worth
Michael Bolton, born as Michael Bolotin, is a very successful American singer-songwriter who has a net worth of $80 million.
He rose to fame in the 1980s and has sold more than 75 million records worldwide. Known for his powerful voice and romantic ballads, Bolton has won numerous Grammy Awards and other honors throughout his career.
In addition to music, he has appeared in movies and television shows, showcasing his talents as an actor.
