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Serge Gainsbourg

Apr 02, 1928 - Mar 02, 1991 (62 years old) in Paris, France

Serge Gainsbourg was a French singer, songwriter, pianist, film composer, poet, painter, screenwriter, writer, actor, and director. Regarded as one of the most important figures in French popular music, he was renowned for his often provocative and scandalous releases, as well as his diverse artistic output, which embodied genres ranging from jazz, mambo, world, chanson, pop and yé-yé, to rock and roll, progressive rock, reggae, electronic, disco, new wave, and funk. Gainsbourg's varied musical style and individuality make him difficult to categorize although his legacy has been firmly established and he is often regarded as one of the world's most influential popular musicians.

Known For

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30 millions d'amis
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À bout portant
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Dim Dam Dom
Joseph
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Les Dossiers de l'Agence O
Dassonville
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Cadet Rousselle
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Victoires de la musique
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Samedi Sébastien
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Il était une fois Champs-Élysées
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Vidocq
Un fou
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Archives secrètes
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