Johnny Hallyday: The French Elvis

By Guy Deloeuvre

Although he was not the first to sing rock' n' roll in France, in 1960 he was the first to popularize rock' n' roll in France. After rock, he launched the twist and mashed potato, and although he was sometimes accused of giving in to musical fashions, he preceded them more often than not. The different musical currents to which he devoted himself, rock' n' roll, pop, rhythm and blues, soul, psychedelic rock, draw all their origins in the blues, and although interpreter of many songs known as variety, ballads, and sometimes country, rock remains his main reference. His contribution to the French scene is important...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1977050034
• ISBN13: 9781977050038
• Release Date: January 2018
• Publisher: Independently published
• Length: 222 Pages
• Weight: 0.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.0" x 0.6" x 6.0"