Michael Bolton was an American singer and songwriter born in 1953 in Connecticut. In the 1970s, he struggled as a singer in rock bands and lived in his hometown with his wife and three daughters. His career took off when he began writing songs that were hits for other artists, including Laura Branigan. In the late 1980s, his singing career also found success when he topped the charts with songs like "That's What Love Is All About," winning several awards for his music over the years.