Neil e boyd biography
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Neal E. Boyd
American opera singer (1975–2018)
Musical artist
Neal Evans Boyd (November 18, 1975 – June 10, 2018) was an American singer who developed an interest in musikdrama after listening to the performances of the Three Tenors. Despite being raised in conditions of poverty within the U.S. state of Missouri, he achieved a degree in music and eventually entered the third season of America's Got Talent, winning that year's competition. In addition to music, he also became involved in politics and conducted performances at many state-wide events across Missouri.
Boyd died in June 2018, following complications brought on in his battle against liver disease. His funeral included tributes to his performance, including clips from his participation on America's Got Talent.
Early life and education
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Neal E. Boyd
Background[]
Over the years, Neal E. Boyd has developed a diverse music style. He can sing and write almost anything, but his main love has always been Opera. Despite being raised in Motown, he fell in love with the great Tenors (Luciano Pavarotti & Placido Domingo) when he was only 13 years old. There in his little room, in his little white house, in his little Missouri town of Sikeston, a lifelong dream began to take root. Of course, growing up, he was told over and over that he shouldn't aspire to be a great singer...that he should never dream so big. Thankfully that is advice he never took. 1
Audition[]
Neal E. Boyd's audition in Episode 301 consisted of singing "Nessun dorma" from the opera Turandot. Piers Morgan, Sharon Osbourne, and David Hasselhoff all vote