Gilbert Montagné

Gilbert Montagné
Background information
Born (1951-12-28) 28 December 1951
Origin Paris, France
Genres Dance-pop, disco, blues
Occupation(s) Singer, songwriter, pianist
Instruments Piano
Years active 1969–present
Labels Columbia, Carrere
Website http://www.gilbertmontagne.com/
Gilbert Montagné during the Saint-Vincent Tournante banquet held at Chateau du Clos Vougeot (2011)

Gilbert Montagné (born 28 December 1951 in Paris) is a French musician from the Ménilmontant neighborhood in Paris and Bourbonnais, a pianist, organist, and a singer. He is a decorated Knight of the Order of Arts and Letters.[1] Blind since birth, he is best remembered for his international hit "The Fool", which was a number 1 single across Europe in 1971. In France he is still a popular albums and concert artist, having toured with the likes of Johnny Hallyday.

In 2009, he participated in Rendez-vous en terre inconnue.

Discography

Albums

Singles

External links

References


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