Guy-Manuel de Homem-Christo

French musician, co-creator of Daft Punk

Guy-Manuel de Homem-Christo - French musician, co-creator of Daft Punk
Born

February 8th, 1974
51 years ago

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

France

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A French musician, composer, and record producer played a pivotal role in the electronic music duo Daft Punk. Formed with Thomas Bangalter, the duo gained global acclaim for their innovative sound and visual aesthetic. They released several influential albums, including 'Homework' in 1997 and 'Discovery' in 2001, which featured hits like 'One More Time' and 'Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger'. Daft Punk's work blended house, disco, and funk elements, shaping the electronic music landscape. The duo won six Grammy Awards and received widespread accolades for their contributions to music and their elaborate live performances, particularly the 'Alive' tour in 2006-2007. In 2013, their album 'Random Access Memories' achieved commercial success and featured the chart-topping single 'Get Lucky'.

Co-created Daft Punk

Released the album 'Discovery'

Won six Grammy Awards

Produced the single 'Get Lucky'

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