Gilbert Montagné

Blues, Musical Artist

1951 –

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Who is Gilbert Montagné?

Gilbert Montagné 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.

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Born
Dec 28, 1951
Paris
Also known as
  • Gilbert Montagne
  • Gilbert Montagn
  • Montagné, Gilbert
Nationality
  • France
Profession
Lived in
  • Paris

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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