Léo Ferré
Léo Ferré | |
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Ferré in 1973 | |
| Background information | |
| Born | 24 August 1916 Monaco |
| Died | 14 July 1993 (aged 76) Castellina in Chianti, Italy |
| Genres | Chanson, expressionist, classical, spoken word, pop |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, singer-songwriter, composer, conductor |
| Instrument(s) | Piano, vocals |
| Years active | 1946–1991 |
| Labels | Le Chant du Monde, Odeon, Barclay, CBS, RCA, EPM, La Mémoire et la Mer |
| Website | www |
Léo Ferré (French: [leo feʁe]; 24 August 1916 – 14 July 1993) was a Monégasque poet and composer, and a dynamic and controversial live performer. He released some forty albums over this period, composing the music and the majority of the lyrics. He released many hit singles, particularly between 1960 and the mid-1970s. Some of his songs have become classics of the French chanson repertoire, including "Avec le temps", "C'est extra", "Jolie Môme" and "Paris-Canaille".