Jacques Brel
Belgium
Born: 08 April 1929
Died: 09 October 1978
Genres: Vocal, Pop/Rock, International
Styles: Cabaret, Traditional Pop, Vocal/Standards, French Pop, Foreign Language Rock, Foreign Language Rock, Vocal Pop
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Singer/songwriter Jacques Brel created and performed a catalog of literate, thoughtful, and theatrical songs that brought him a large, devoted following in France. His audience eventually extended internationally, making him a major influence on English-speaking writers and performers including Leonard Cohen and David Bowie, while translations of his songs were recorded by a wide range of performers from the Kingston Trio to Frank Sinatra. Born in Brussels, Belgium, on April 8, 1929, Brel was the son of Romain Brel, who worked in an import-expo...
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