Alain Souchon

Biography

Alain Souchon was born in Casablanca, Morocco, to a family of Swiss descent. His early life took a dramatic turn when his father's death at 15 led him to relocate to England and then return to France, where he developed an interest in music and began playing the guitar under British and American influences. He went on to release numerous albums and score notable songs, including "L'amour 1830" and "Foule Sentimentale".