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- Widely known as the "French Elvis," Hallyday began his singing career at the end of the 1950s specializing in French-language cover versions of famous songs by artists like Gene Vincent, Eddie Cochrane and Elvis Presley — whose example inspired him to become a singer.
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Influenced by Elvis Presley and the 1950s rock n' roll revolution, Hallyday became known for singing rock 'n' roll in French. His debut single, "T'aimer follement" ("Love you madly"), a French adaption of the controversial 1959 Floyd Robinson hit " Makin' Love " that was also a hit for Dalida the month prior, was released on the Vogue label in ...
Dec 5, 2017 · Johnny Hallyday, the French answer to Elvis Presley, who kept audiences enthralled for nearly 60 years with his Gallic interpretations of American rock ’n’ roll and his turbulent offstage...
Dec 6, 2017 · PARIS (AP) — Johnny Hallyday, France’s biggest rock star for more than half a century and an icon who packed sports stadiums and all but lit up the Eiffel Tower with his pumping pelvis and high-voltage tunes, has died. He was 74.
Dec 6, 2017 · Johnny Hallyday, whose death at 74 was announced by his wife and the French president on Wednesday, was a rock and roll giant in his native France and survived drug use, family strife and...
Dec 6, 2017 · Hallyday, whose real name was Jean-Philippe Smet, decided he wanted to be a singer after seeing Elvis Presley on screen in 1957. Hallyday was nicknamed the "French Presley" by his numerous fans.
Dec 6, 2017 · French rock idol Johnny Hallyday, remembered as the nation’s answer to Elvis Presley in the 1960s, has died at age 74. The legendary singer died from lung cancer, his family confirmed.
Dec 7, 2017 · Johnny Hallyday, who has died aged 74, was the singer who helped bring rock‘n’roll to France, where he sold more than 110 million records, rivalled the Eiffel Tower in popularity and acquired...
