Léo Ferré

Actor | Writer

Date of birth : 08/24/1916

Date of death : 07/14/1993

City of birth : Monte Carlo, Monaco

Along with Jacques Brel, Georges Brassens, Serge Gainsbourg, Charles Aznavour and Jean Ferrat, Léo Ferré is a legend in french music. He was one of the best singer-songwriter in France, writing and performing memorable titles (Paris-Canaille, Paname, Jolie môme, Vingt ans, Thank You Satan, Quartier Latin, C'est extra, Avec le temps...) and putting into music the greatest french poets (Aragon, Appolinaire, Baudelaire, Verlaine).