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Oct 12, 2013 · Brel, the son of a wealthy Belgian manufacturer, died under an assumed name in a Paris hospital in the early hours of Monday morning. He was 49. Despite his efforts to hide his illness, the...
Apr 5, 2020 · Widely regarded as the master of the modern “chanson” genre, Jacques Brel was a highly gifted singer, songwriter, actor and film director whose earthy but erudite, lyric-driven songs earned him...
Legendary French songwriter whose theatrical, emotionally powerful songs gained an international audience. Read Full Biography. STREAM OR BUY: Active. 1950s - 1970s. Born. April 8, 1929 in Brussels, Belgium. Died. October 9, 1978 in Bobigny, France. Genre. Vocal, Pop/Rock, International. Styles. Cabaret, French Pop, Vocal Pop, Show/Musical.
