Alain Bashung is considered one of the leading French chansonniers. He holds the record for the number of some music awards.
Birth and childhood of Alain Bashung
The great singer, actor and composer of France was born on December 01, 1947. Bashung was born in Paris.
Childhood years were spent in the village. He lived with his adoptive father's family. Life hasn't been too difficult. He received his first guitar as a gift from his godmother. But already in 1965 he became the founder of the first musical group.
At this time, he dropped out of college. Living in the suburbs of Paris, the guys performed on various stages. In the early stages of their career, they preferred such directions as rockabilly and country music. But in the future, their path was changed. The team began to work in the field of folk and R&B. This group successfully performed on the stages of clubs, bars and restaurants. Including, on the military bases of France.
Arranged by Alain Bashung
After gaining experience while working with the band, Alain became an arranger at the RCA studio. In the 60s, he began to actively write singles not only for various artists, but also created several of his own tracks. At the age of 19 he recorded his first composition "Pourquoi rêvez-vous des États-Unis". In addition, he continues to perform on stage with other performers. Already in 1968 he recorded his next composition "Les Romantiques".
First steps on stage and collaboration with D. Rivers
In 1973, his stage career begins. He gets a role in the musical "The French Revolution" by Shenderg. At this time, he makes several significant acquaintances. In particular, one of his friends becomes the singer D. Rivers. For this famous artist, he wrote many beautiful compositions. In addition, he meets the author Boris Bergman. The important thing is that this songbook will write a fairly large number of lyrics for his compositions, which are included in several albums.
In 1977 he recorded a solo concert called "Roman Photos". After 2 years, he releases his first album, Roulette Russe. Unfortunately, all the compositions of the author do not bring him success.
Fateful career turn
For Alain, 1980 becomes a fateful year. It was from this time that the composition "Gaby oh Gaby" appeared. This single brings the author the first glory. Recorded over a million sales. This track becomes the basis of the re-released album Roulette Russe.
A year later, he releases a new record called Pizza. The main composition becomes "Vertige de l'amour". Thanks to this work, the performer opens the way to the Olympia stage. The central song of the record topped many country ratings.
In 1982, Play Blessures appeared. This work was published in collaboration with S. Gainsburg. Working with an idol has become for Alain not only the most important in his career, but also brought a celebrity. Subsequently, it turned out that this disc became the most important in the career of the singer and composer. Until 1993, he released several albums. But the collections were not too famous.
Working in a movie
He first became an actor in 1981. But the first roles went unnoticed by the general public. Alain focuses on filming after 1994. In total, he played in 17 films.
Continuation of a musical career
In 1983, the disc "Figure imposee" was released. Three years later, connoisseurs of the artist's work were able to appreciate the work of "Passe le Rio Grande". In 1989, the singer recorded another disc, which was called "Novice".
Separately, it is worth noting that in 1991 he launches another album. It included covers by such performers as B. Holly, B. Dillama. Fans were delighted with the Osez Josephine record. Demand exceeded the author's initial expectations. In total, more than 350 thousand copies were sold. From 1993 to 2002 he recorded several albums. But they have not become as popular as the previous ones.
Fantastic career ending
In 2008, the magnificent work "Bleu pétrole" was published. It is she who becomes the crown of his career. The record brought the author and performer three victories at the "Victoires de la musique". It is important to understand that this is a real record. Before Alain, no one deserved three "Victorias" at one competition. True, these are far from all the author's awards. In total, he was able to win 11 victories in various competitions.
The last years of the life of the artist Alain Bashung
Unfortunately, by the early 2000s, he was already terminally ill. He was overcome by cancer. The performer was forced to undergo chemotherapy, which negatively affected his appearance. At recent concerts and while receiving awards, he did not take off his hat with large floors. Despite the fact that he suffered from a serious illness, Alain continued to work. He spoke and wrote. But he organized all the concerts in honor of supporting his latest album.
Shortly before his death, on January 01.01.2009, XNUMX, he was recognized as a Chevalier of the Legion of Honor. At the end of February, at the beginning of March, he takes part in the competition. In time, he is awarded the last award. He said that the organizers gave him a chic evening. He will not be able to forget this concert and competition with a warm welcome.
2 weeks after this concert, he dies. This tragic event took place on March 14, 2009. He was buried in Saint-Germain-de-Paris. The ashes of the great French chansonnier rest on Pere Lachaise.
After his death, L'Homme à tête de chou was staged and offered to the audience. For this ballet, which the viewer saw 2 months after his death, the author recorded in advance. In November, a set box with many of the author's famous compositions is released.
Thus, during his career, the author released 21 albums. He starred in 17 films. As a composer, he performed in 6 works. It was not for nothing that Sarkozy pointed out at the funeral that the great poet and musician had left the world. A person who was able to make a huge contribution to the development of music not only in France, but throughout the world. His memory will live in the hearts of both fans and ordinary connoisseurs of beautiful music.
