Week 11 Andrea Bocelli was born on September 22, 1958 in Lajatico, Tuscany, NW Italy. As a child, he learned to play the piano, flute, and saxophone. Visually impaired from birth, Bocelli became blind at the age of 12 following a soccer injury. His break came when he recorded a demo tape of the song "Miserere" that was heard by Pavarotti. The duo recorded the song and had a major hit Week 11 Tenor, born on September 22, 1958 in Lajatico, Tuscany, NW Italy. Interested in music from an early age, he learned to play the piano, flute, and saxophone, and was often asked to sing at family gatherings. Visually impaired from birth, he became blind at the age of 12 following a soccer injury