Léo Ferré date of birth:
August 24, 1916
How old was Léo Ferré when died?
76
Where was Léo Ferré born?
Monte Carlo, Monaco
When did Léo Ferré die?
July 14, 1993
Where did Léo Ferré die?
Castellina in Chianti, Italy
Is Léo Ferré gay or straight?
Straight
What is Léo Ferré's occupation?
Singer, Songwriter, Composer, Poet
What genre is Léo Ferré's work?
Chanson, Symphonic, Spoken word, French Pop, Expressionist, Classical
What instruments does Léo Ferré play?
Piano
Short Biography
Léo Ferré (24 August 1916 – 14 July 1993) was a Monegasque French poet and composer, and a dynamic and controversial live performer, whose career in France dominated the years after the Second World War until his death. He released some forty albums over this period, composing the music and the majority of the lyrics. He released many hit singles, particularly between 1960 and the mid-seventies. Some of his songs have become classics of the French chanson repertoire, including "Avec le temps", "C’est extra", "Jolie Môme" or "Paris canaille".