Les Colocs
Les Colocs | |
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| Origin | Montreal, Quebec, Canada |
| Genres | Alternative rock, blues, swing revival, Senegalese music |
| Years active | 1990–2000 |
| Labels | BMG Musicomptoir |
| Past members | Dédé Fortin Patrick Esposito Di Napoli Mike Sawatzky Serge Robert Jimmy Bourgoing André Vanderbiest |
| Website | colocs |
Les Colocs (The Roommates) were a Quebec rock band formed in Montreal in 1990 by singer-songwriter André "Dédé" Fortin. Known for their energetic performances and eclectic fusion of musical styles, they blended rock with folk, swing, blues, and world music. Their lyrics, written in Quebec French, addressed social themes such as poverty, homelessness, HIV/AIDS, and consumerism while maintaining a lighthearted and humorous public image, which contributed to their widespread appeal.