Bruno Coquatrix

Songwriter and music manager in France

Bruno Coquatrix - Songwriter and music manager in France
Born

August 5th, 1910
114 years ago

Died

1979
46 years ago — 69 years old

Category

Performers & Entertainers

Country

France

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A significant figure in the French music scene, this individual contributed as a songwriter and manager throughout a prolific career. Coquatrix managed the famous Parisian venue Olympia, overseeing performances by numerous iconic artists. The individual also composed songs that gained popularity in the French music industry, enhancing the cultural landscape. His endeavors in promoting music and nurturing talent left a lasting imprint on the French entertainment world.

Managed the Olympia music hall in Paris

Composed popular songs in French music

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