Gilbert Montagné | |
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Background information | |
Born | 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 (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. 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.