Eddy Wally

Eddy Wally, the flamboyant Belgian singer known as Belgium's answer to Liberace, was famous for his campy and kitsch persona.

Pop Singer

July 12, 1932

February 06, 2016

83

Eddy Wally, a flamboyant Belgian singer often compared to Liberace, was widely recognized as the “Voice of Europe” due to his distinctive persona and extravagant fashion sense. Born in Zelzate in 1932, he gained fame in the 1960s after collaborating with Dutch producer Johnny Hoes. His popular hits, such as “Cherie” and “Ik Spring Uit Een Vliegmachien,” established him as a pop icon. Wally’s unique style and showmanship attracted audiences worldwide, resulting in successful tours throughout Europe, the United States, China, and Australia. Besides his music career, Wally owned a disco called “Chérie-Paris Las Vegas” and operated a family restaurant, “Chez Eddy,” in Zelzate, which closed in 2005. Wally received numerous awards during his career, including the ZAMU Lifetime Achievement Award in 1998. He passed away in 2016 at the age of 83.