Before he was the balladeer known for "When a Man Loves a Woman," Michael Bolton was the frontman for the hard rock band Blackjack. Signed to Polydor Records, the band released two albums, Blackjack (1979) and Worlds Apart (1980). During this era, Bolton sported long curls and a sound heavily influenced by Led Zeppelin and Bad Company. While the band had a minor hit with "Love Me Tonight," they failed to achieve major commercial success and disbanded in 1981.
Bolton's breakthrough came in 1983 with the release of his album "The Hunger," which included the hit single "How Am I Supposed to Live Without You." The song became a huge success, reaching the top 10 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. This album marked the beginning of Bolton's successful career as a smooth, soulful balladeer. michael bolton discography 19762011torrenttorrent
: Bolton fronted this hard rock band alongside future KISS guitarist Bruce Kulick. They released two albums: Blackjack (1979) Worlds Apart (1980) The Transition to "Michael Bolton" (1983–1987) Before he was the balladeer known for "When
The final years of this discographical span saw Bolton embracing his legacy while experimenting with new genres. In 2011, he released Gems: The Duets Collection , a project that paired him with contemporary artists and revisited his hits. While the band had a minor hit with