Johnny Hallyday
Johnny Hallyday was a French rock star who sold over 110 million records and was known as the 'French Elvis'.
Rock Singer
June 15, 1943
December 06, 2017
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Johnny Hallyday, often referred to as the “French Elvis,” was a rock star who achieved immense success in the French-speaking world. Heavily influenced by Elvis Presley and the 1950s rock ‘n’ roll movement, Hallyday rose to fame in the 1960s for performing rock ‘n’ roll in French. Throughout his career, he sold over 110 million records and released more than 50 studio albums, with notable hits such as “Retiens la nuit” and “Gabrielle.” In addition to his music, Hallyday appeared in over 30 films, including “Les Parisiennes,” “Détective,” “L’Homme du Train,” and “Crime Spree.” Sadly, he passed away in 2017 after battling lung cancer.
