Michel Pagliaro
Canadian Singer-Songwriter and Guitarist
Born
November 9th, 1948
76 years ago
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
Canada
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A Canadian singer-songwriter and guitarist, active since the 1960s, began a career that blended rock and pop music. Achieved commercial success in the 1970s with hit songs in both English and French. Gained recognition for a sound that combined catchy melodies with poetic lyrics. Throughout a career spanning several decades, produced numerous albums and singles that contributed to the Canadian music landscape.
Released the hit song 'J'ai...mal au coeur'
Achieved success with the album 'Pagliaro'
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