Can Bocelli see at all?

Can Bocelli see at all?

Is Andrea Bocelli blind? Andrea Bocelli lost his sight after a football accident when he was just 12 years old. The singer had already experienced problems with his eyes, and was diagnosed with glaucoma at an early age.

Why are Bocelli’s eyes always closed?

Because Andrea Bocelli is blind and cannot see anything. Bocelli was born with congenital glaucoma, the world’s top-selling classical artist was struck on the head playing football (the ball was weighted for the partially sighted), causing a haemorrhage that blinded him.

How old was Bocelli when he lost his eyesight?

From a young age Bocelli was afflicted with congenital glaucoma. He began taking piano lessons at age six and later played flute and saxophone. At age 12 he became totally blind after suffering a brain hemorrhage as the result of a soccer accident.

Why do artist sing with their eyes closed?

There are a number of reasons why singers close their eyes when singing. It may be to create a sense of intimacy and drama. It may be because they’re concentrating, listening and involved, or in the case of a newer artist, it may be nerves and shyness.