Andrea Bocelli and Veronica Berti share a beautiful love story, despite their notable age difference. The renowned tenor revealed in an interview that although they officially tied the knot in 2014, their marriage truly began the moment they met.
Their deep affection for one another is evident in their public appearances, where Bocelli’s tender gaze at Veronica reflects their genuine bond. Veronica, now 40, first crossed paths with Andrea, who is 66, in 2002 at a party. At the time, Andrea was navigating the aftermath of his marriage, and Veronica was just 18. He fondly recalled that their relationship progressed rapidly, saying: “We moved in together that very night”.
After several years of dating, the couple solidified their commitment at the Madonna di Montenero Sanctuary in Tuscany, Italy, in 2014. Recently, the pair was spotted in Saint Tropez, enjoying the sun and relaxing on a yacht with family, with Veronica photographed in a bathing suit.
In another recent update, Andrea shared that he faced a health challenge earlier this year but has since recovered and is in good spirits. He has expressed gratitude for the support of his family and fans during that time, emphasizing the importance of staying positive and focused on what truly matters.
A heartfelt father-son duet by Phil and Nic Collins
As the Not Dead Yet Tour approached, legendary drummer Phil Collins began to experience nerve problems in his hand that made drumming increasingly difficult. To address this problem, he enlisted his son Nic Collins to take over drumming duties for the tour from 2016 to 2019. During a tour stop in Houston, the father-son duo shared a memorable moment when Nic walked up to the piano after Phil introduced him to the audience.
Phil revealed to the audience that Nic had discovered a song from his debut solo album, You Know What I Mean, that Phil himself liked. In a playful exchange, Phil joked about the number of songs Nic liked, and Nic clarified: “Two songs… mainly just one”. They then delivered a soulful performance of the song, with Phil on vocals and Nic on piano.
The performance was warmly received by Phil Collins’ fans, who were happy to see him perform live despite his health issues. The video of the performance has been viewed over 2.7 million times and many viewers were touched by the father-son collaboration. Comments praised the emotional connection and Nic’s obvious musical talent. One viewer remarked: “Wonderful to see father and son together like this”, and others confirmed: “Nic Collins has inherited Phil’s musical talent”.
The tour also allowed Nic to showcase his diverse musical skills, especially on the drums. At the same show in Houston, Nic demonstrated his drumming skills in a duet with percussionist Richie Garcia, impressing even his father. When Nic joined Richie and Phil for a cajon performance, the group developed into a dynamic drum trio.
After the tour ended in 2019, Nic continued to support his father as a drummer on the Genesis tour from 2020 to 2022. He also joined Mike and the Mechanics, the band led by his father’s Genesis bandmate Mike Rutherford, and showcased his drumming skills with them. In 2022, Nic released his solo project “Better Strangers”, which offers a deeper look into his drumming skills. With a promising future ahead of him, Nic Collins is ready to further his musical career while continuing his father’s legacy.
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