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Pierre Rapsat

Pierre Rapsat (born Pierre Raepsaet, 28 May 1948 – 20 April 2002) was a Belgian singer-songwriter who had a very successful career in his homeland and also spells of popularity in other Francophone countries. Outside these areas, he is best known for his participation in the 1976 Eurovision Song Contest.

Also recorded as Pierre Raepsaet

Pierre Rapsat

Pierre Rapsat in het Nederlandse televisieprogramma The Eddy Go Round Show in 1976

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Name
Pierre Rapsat
Birth Name
Pierre Raepsaet
Born
28 May 1948
Birthplace
Brussels, Belgium
Died
20 April 2002
Place of death
Verviers, Belgium
Occupation
Singer-songwriter
Nationality
Belgium
Fields
pop music
Honours
Commander of the Walloon Merit

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Pierre Rapsat lived from 28 May 1948 to 21 April 2002 and was a composer and musician.

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Pierre Rapsat was born on 28 May 1948 in Ixelles, Belgium. Pierre Rapsat died on 21 April 2002.

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Bibliothèque nationale de France · Deutsche Nationalbibliothek

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  1. 01Biography
  2. 02Reception, influence and legacy
  3. 03Recordings and discography
  4. 04Bibliography and scholarly literature
  5. 05Notes, references and evidence

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