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Blind Puerto Rican singer, virtuoso guitarist, and composer, renowned for blending Latin, jazz, blues, and pop, and for creating the global Christmas anthem "Feliz Navidad". Born blind in Lares, Puerto Rico, moved to New York City at age 5. Taught himself guitar at age 6. Signed to RCA Victor in 1964. Gained international fame with his Latin-tinged 1968 cover of "Light My Fire". Released "Feliz Navidad" in 1970, now one of the most played Christmas songs worldwide. Won multiple Grammy Awards, including Best New Artist in 1969. Continues to perform globally.

• Feliciano was born with congenital glaucoma, resulting in total blindness by birth. He learned guitar using a tin can and developed a unique fingerstyle technique.
• His performance of "The Star-Spangled Banner" at the 1968 World Series was highly controversial for its slow, bluesy interpretation, drawing both criticism and praise but significantly boosting his profile.
• "Feliz Navidad" was recorded in one take during a July 1970 session. Its simple bilingual lyrics and catchy melody made it a global phenomenon, earning massive royalties.
• He is one of the few artists with two stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame: one for recording and one for live performance.
• Married to Susan Omillian since 1982, they have three children and reside in Connecticut after many years in California.