Gérard Jouannest facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Gérard Jouannest
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Jouannest in 2011
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| Born | 2 May 1933 Vanves, Hauts-de-Seine, France
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| Died | 16 May 2018 (aged 85) Ramatuelle, Var, France
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| Alma mater | Conservatoire de Paris |
| Occupation | Pianist |
| Spouse(s) | Juliette Gréco |
Gérard Jouannest (born May 2, 1933 – died May 16, 2018) was a talented French pianist and composer. He started his career playing piano in places called music halls. These were like theaters where people watched live music, comedy, and other performances.
About Gérard Jouannest
Gérard Jouannest was a very important musician in France. He was known for his amazing piano skills and for writing many songs. He worked with some of the biggest names in French music.
His Music and Songs
Over his life, Jouannest wrote more than 250 songs! Many of these were for the famous Belgian singer Jacques Brel. Some of the well-known songs he composed for Brel include Ne Me Quitte Pas (which means 'Don't Leave Me'), Ces Gens-Là ('Those People'), Bruxelles ('Brussels'), Mathilde, and Les Vieux ('The Old Ones').
He also wrote music for newer artists. These included Miossec, Benjamin Biolay, and Abd al Malik. This shows that his music appealed to different generations.
His Life and Family
Gérard Jouannest was married to Juliette Gréco, who was also a very famous French singer and actress. They met in the 1960s through Jacques Brel.
Jouannest was interested in politics too. In the 2012 French presidential election, he supported a politician named Jean-Luc Mélenchon.
His Later Years
Gérard Jouannest passed away on May 16, 2018. He was 85 years old when he died in Ramatuelle, a town in the Var region of France.
See also
In Spanish: Gérard Jouannest para niños
