What is Jacques Brel's full name?
Jacques Romain Georges Brel
Jacques Brel date of birth:
April 8, 1929
How old was Jacques Brel when died?
49
Where was Jacques Brel born?
Schaerbeek, Brussels, Belgium
When did Jacques Brel die?
October 9, 1978
Where did Jacques Brel die?
Bobigny, Seine-Saint-Denis, Ile-de-France
What color are Jacques Brel's eyes?
Brown - Dark
What color is Jacques Brel's hair?
Brown - Dark
Is Jacques Brel gay or straight?
Straight
What is Jacques Brel's ethnicity?
White
What is Jacques Brel nationality?
Belgian
What is Jacques Brel's occupation?
Singer-songwriter, actor
What genre is Jacques Brel's work?
Chanson, French pop music
What instruments does Jacques Brel play?
Guitar, Vocals, Guitar, Piano
Jacques Brel friends:
Amália Rodrigues
Short Biography
Jacques Romain Georges Brel (8 April 1929 – 9 October 1978) was a Belgian singer, songwriter and actor who composed and performed literate, thoughtful, and theatrical songs that generated a large, devoted following—initially in Belgium and France, later throughout the world. He was widely considered a master of the modern chanson. Although he recorded most of his songs in French and occasionally in Dutch, he became a major influence on English-speaking songwriters and performers such as David Bowie, Alex Harvey, Leonard Cohen, Marc Almond and Rod McKuen. English translations of his songs were recorded by many top performers in the United States, including Ray Charles, Judy Collins, John Denver, the Kingston Trio, Nina Simone, Frank Sinatra, Scott Walker, and Andy Williams.