Michel Pagliaro

Canadian Singer-Songwriter and Guitarist

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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