Michael Patrick Kelly was born into a family band, where he was able to develop his broad musical Talent skills. He has mastered guitar, piano, bass, percussion and harmonica instruments since a young age. In addition, his unmistakable four-octave voice stands out, as does his concise songwriting. By the time he was 18, he had already written several worldwide hits and played international stadium tours.
He took advantage of the media interest and began to become socially involved. In the more than 25 years of his involvement, he has initiated and supported aid projects all over the world. He is also actively committed to peace. In his role as an ambassador for of Caritas International, he has supported various aid projects in the fight against of hunger and poverty.
At 27, he opted for silence, joined a religious order and became a monk. He lived in seclusion of from the public in France and Belgium and studied philosophy and theology. After six years, he decided to devote himself to music again and returned from the monastery to the big stages; with more mature songs, a growing audience and an even bigger solo career than before.
The Irish-American singer and songwriter has a life story that gives him a reputation far beyond the music industry. A voice that you not only enjoy hearing, but also seeing. As a reliable contrasting program to every low mood or additional boost to the mood high, he is a guarantee for grandiose liveShows. The "B-O-A-T-S" tour, which was extended due to overwhelming demand, took Kelly through numerous European countries over two years with over 70 Shows and attracted more than 500,000 spectators in total.
His fifth studio album B-O-A-T-S - standing for "Based On A True Story" - became a hit album and was awarded gold and platinum in several European countries. The singles repeatedly reached the pole positions of the international airplay charts.