Garou (singer)

Garou
close-up of Garou grinning and looking left of camera
Garou in 2013
Background information
Birth namePierre Garand
Born (1972-06-26) 26 June 1972 (age 52)
OriginSherbrooke, Canada
GenresPop
Occupation(s)Singer, actor
Instrument(s)Vocals, guitar
DiscographyGarou discography
Years active1995–present
Labels
Formerly ofThe Untouchables
Websitegarouofficiel.com

Pierre Garand (French pronunciation: [pjɛʁ ɡaʁɑ̃]; born 26 June 1972), known by his stage name Garou (French pronunciation: [ɡaʁu]; a diminutive of his last name), is a Canadian singer, actor, and entertainer from Sherbrooke, Québec. He sings in French and English.

He is known for his work in the musical Notre-Dame de Paris (playing Quasimodo in both the original French and English casts) and the No. 1 hits "Belle", "Seul", "Sous le vent", and "La Rivière de notre enfance".