Jean Philippe Smet went to a different type school: while education came second, he spent most of his time in music halls. He began studio recording at 17 and was still there almost 60 years later, at 74. You can fool people for a long time and an audience for a brief moment, but no one could have fooled such a diverse fanbase for 57 years. There are only few examples, in France or anywhere else, of such longevity in the music industry.
Not only did Johnny Hallyday attract a horde of admirers around him, but he also never stopped growing his fans who stayed with him for 57 years. Staying at the top for five decades is only possible for an artist who combines sincerity with talent.
It is that combination of gifts and personality, along with the exceptional composers and writers surrounding him, that can explain why three years after his death, people are still looking for the slightest opportunity to get together and celebrate their idol.
There’s one word that unites everyone who loves Johnny Hallyday with the ones who don't; and this word is 'Respect'.
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Johnny Hallyday, de son vrai nom Jean-Philippe Smet, est une légende incontestée du rock et de la chanson française. Né le 15 juin 1943 à Paris, il a marqué plus de cinq décennies de la scène musicale en France, avec une carrière qui a débuté dans les années 1960. Souvent surnommé « l'idole des jeunes », Johnny Hallyday a popularisé le rock 'n' roll en France, tout en explorant des genres variés comme la pop, le blues et la country. Grâce à son charisme et à sa voix puissante, il est devenu une figure emblématique, touchant plusieurs générations et laissant une empreinte indélébile dans la culture populaire française jusqu'à son décès en 2017.
Johnny Hallyday, born Jean-Philippe Smet, is an undisputed legend of French rock and music. Born on June 15, 1943, in Paris, he made an indelible mark on French musical history, with a career spanning over five decades. Often called "the idol of the youth," Johnny Hallyday brought rock 'n' roll to the forefront in France while also embracing a wide range of genres, including pop, blues, and country. His charisma and powerful voice made him an iconic figure, influencing generations and leaving a lasting legacy in French popular culture until his passing in 2017.