Gerry Boulet

Gerry Boulet
Gerry À Grand Coups d'Amour
Gerry À Grand Coups d'Amour
Background information
Birth nameJoseph Gaétan Robert Gérald Boulet
Born(1946-03-01)March 1, 1946
Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Quebec, Canada
OriginSaint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Quebec
DiedJuly 18, 1990(1990-07-18) (aged 44)
Longueuil, Quebec, Canada
GenresRock
Occupation(s)Singer, musician
Instrument(s)Vocals, organ, piano, guitar, trumpet
Years active1966–1990

Joseph Gaétan Robert Gérald (Gerry) Boulet (March 1, 1946 – July 18, 1990) was a French Canadian rock singer.[1] Most famous as vocalist for the Quebec rock band Offenbach,[2] he also released two solo albums. He is considered one of the innovators of rock music in French Quebec.[3]

  1. ^ "Gerry Boulet". The Canadian Encyclopedia, July 17, 2007.
  2. ^ "Offenbach – new blues for old". The Globe and Mail, January 18, 1978.
  3. ^ "Boulet's death has robbed Quebec of part of its soul". Montreal Gazette, July 22, 1990.