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Serge Gainsbourg
AuthorBooks · Second hand1928-1991
Serge Gainsbourg was a French singer-songwriter, actor, composer, and director. Regarded as one of the most important figures in French pop, he was renowned for often provocative releases which caused uproar in France, dividing public opinion. His artistic output ranged from his early work in jazz, chanson, and yé-yé to later efforts in rock, zouk, funk, reggae, and electronica. Gainsbourg's varied musical style and individuality make him difficult to categorise, although his legacy has been firmly established and he is often regarded as one of the world's most influential popular musicians.
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About Serge Gainsbourg
Birth
1928
Death
1991
First book
1957
Years writing
34
Serge Gainsbourg was a French singer-songwriter, actor, composer, and director. Regarded as one of the most important figures in French pop, he was renowned for often provocative releases which caused uproar in France, dividing public opinion. His artistic output ranged from his early work in jazz, chanson, and yé-yé to later efforts in rock, zouk, funk, reggae, and electronica. Gainsbourg's varied musical style and individuality make him difficult to categorise, although his legacy has been firmly established and he is often regarded as one of the world's most influential popular musicians.
Serge Gainsbourg was a multifaceted artist who excelled as a musician, actor, painter, and film director.
His musical career spanned an impressive variety of genres, from jazz and pop to reggae and funk.
Born in the heart of Paris, Gainsbourg became an iconic figure of 20th-century French culture.
Beyond his musical work, he explored literature with his main work, the novel Evguénie Sokolov.
His artistic legacy lives on through his 28 published works and his influence on popular music.
