Jacques Brel Death
Jacques passed away on October 9, 1978 at the age of 49 in Bobigny, Seine-Saint-Denis, Ile-de-France.
When did Jacques Brel die?
October 9, 1978How old was Jacques Brel when died?
49Where did Jacques Brel die? What was the location of death?
Bobigny, Seine-Saint-Denis, Ile-de-France
Jacques Brel Birthday and Date of Death
Jacques Brel was born on April 8, 1929 and died on October 9, 1978. Jacques was 49 years old at the time of death.
Birthday: April 8, 1929
Date of Death: October 9, 1978
Age at Death: 49
Jacques Brel - Biography
Jacques Romain Georges Brel (8 April 1929 – 9 October 1978) was a Belgian singer, songwriter and actor who composed and performed literate, thoughtful, and theatrical songs that generated a large, devoted following—initially in Belgium and France, later throughout the world. He was widely considered a master of the modern chanson. Although he recorded most of his songs in French and occasionally in Dutch, he became a major influence on English-speaking songwriters and performers such as David Bowie, Alex Harvey, Leonard Cohen, Marc Almond and Rod McKuen. English translations of his songs were recorded by many top performers in the United States, including Ray Charles, Judy Collins, John Denver, the Kingston Trio, Nina Simone, Frank Sinatra, Scott Walker, and Andy Williams.
