Johnny Halliday RIP. Passed away after struggle with lung cancer. Absolutely massive over en France, sold a ridiculous amount of records, and starred in a film I really liked, l'homme du train'.
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Johnny Halliday RIP. Passed away after struggle with lung cancer. Absolutely massive over en France, sold a ridiculous amount of records, and starred in a film I really liked, l'homme du train'.
Heard it on the radio this morning tbh I’d never heard of him!
Apparently they're expecting over a million people to turn out for his funeral.
Today's TV schedules were all changed to show tribute programmes, concerts, etc.
Mental!
I'm working/living in Strasbourg and was given a word of advice not to mention it to colleagues as for some people here it's Princess Diana x 10!
I believe he sold over 100 million records. I must confess I had never heard of him, obviously massive in France. RIP
All ligue 1 and 2 games this weekend will play a Johnny Halliday song as the teams walk onto the pitch. Assez incroyable. It's like Shaking Stevens passing away and the Manchester derby being introduced to the sounds of 'Green Door'.Quote:
Originally Posted by Peevemor
I did see the Mexican Elvis back in the 90s https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/El_Vez who was brilliant.
I have heard of Johnny Halliday but i couldn't name a tune
Noir c'est noir The only one I can rememberQuote:
Originally Posted by wpj
A couple of videos from his funeral today. 700 bikers (not including the police) accompanied the hearse.
https://youtu.be/XRMPQY6un2g
https://youtu.be/nnPRBoaRbX0
His musicians played in the church.
https://youtu.be/w1YyrCMMoj4
Pretty amazing thanks for posting the links. The world is wide beyond ours shores. Huge in France and the continent yet I never knew of him personally.Quote:
Originally Posted by Peevemor