Michael Bolton is the third studio album by American recording artist Michael Bolton. The self-titled album was Bolton's first record to be released, in 1983, on Columbia Records. This was also the first time that Michael Bolton recorded under his stage name; his previous releases, Michael Bolotin and Everyday of My Life, had been released under his given name, Michael Bolotin. It features then future Kiss guitarist Bruce Kulick on guitar on lead leader, rotating with Bolton himself. Future Trans-Siberian Orchestra, Savatage and Megadeth guitarist, Al Pitrelli replaced Kulick on the tour supporting the single, "Fool's Game", though the tour was cancelled after four shows.