Serge Gainsbourg - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | April 02, 1928 |
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| Died | March 02, 1991 (age 62) |
| Birthplace | Paris, France |
| Zodiac Sign | Aries - (see also Serge Gainsbourg's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Dragon |
| Generation | Silent Generation |
| Known For | French singer-songwriter, actor, director, influential in chanson, pop, and jazz music |
Intro
Serge Gainsbourg was a renowned French singer-songwriter, actor, and director, known for his provocative lyrics, eclectic musical style, and lasting influence on French pop and chanson music. His career spanned several decades, during which he became a cultural icon in France and abroad, celebrated for hits such as 'Je t'aime... moi non plus' and his collaborations with artists like Brigitte Bardot and Jane Birkin.
Early Life & Background
Born Lucien Ginsburg to Russian-Jewish immigrant parents in Paris, Gainsbourg grew up in a creative and artistic family. His early years were shaped by the constraints and fears of living under Nazi-occupied France, which influenced much of his later work's cynicism and irony.
Career Highlights
- Release of controversial and iconic song 'Je t'aime... moi non plus' (1969)
- Collaboration and relationship with Jane Birkin
- Awarded the Grand Prix du Disque from L'Académie Charles Cros
- Widely regarded as a pioneer and major influence in French popular music
- Career as an actor and film director, including films like 'Je t'aime moi non plus' (1976)
Trivia
- Wrote songs for a wide variety of celebrated French artists, including France Gall, Brigitte Bardot, and Françoise Hardy.
- His musical style constantly evolved, ranging from chanson to reggae and rock.
- He was known for his rebellious persona and controversial public appearances, including setting fire to a banknote on live television.
- Serge Gainsbourg was also an accomplished painter and visual artist before focusing on music.
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Serge Gainsbourg was born the 2 April 1928.
Paris, France.
On His Birth-Day
About April 2nd, 1928, in brief:
- Day of the week: April 2nd, 1928 was a Monday
- Zodiac Sign: Aries (in western zodiac), Dragon (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- Popular movie: Four Sons directed by John Ford
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