Johnny Hallyday

Johnny Hallyday (1943–2017) was a French actor, composer and singer.

Also recorded as Jean-Philippe Léo Smet; The French Elvis; The French Elvis Presley; Jean-Philippe Smet; Le taulier; L'idole des jeunes.

Overview

Recorded at birth as Jean-Philippe Léo Smet.

Also worked under the name Johnny Hallyday.

Born at 9th arrondissement of Paris in 1943, died at Marnes-la-Coquette in 2017.

In detail

the recorded working language is French.

The field of work recorded is acting and singing. Subjects and genres recorded for the work are rock music, rock and roll, chanson and blues rock.

Membership is recorded of Sylvie Vartan and Johnny Hallyday.

Distinctions recorded are Knight of the Legion of Honour, Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres, Officer of the Order of the Crown and Victoires de la Musique – Male artist of the year.

Sources

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “Johnny Hallyday”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q212015: Johnny Hallyday

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