Alain Souchon

Alain Souchon
Alain Souchon in 2012
Alain Souchon in 2012
Background information
Birth nameAlain Édouard Kienast
Born (1944-05-27) 27 May 1944 (age 80)
Casablanca, Morocco
OriginParis, France
GenresAlternative rock
French pop
Pop rock
New wave
Synthpop
Experimental
Chanson
Techno
OccupationSinger-songwriter
Instrument(s)Vocals, guitar
Years active1971–present
LabelsRCA (1973–1984), Virgin (1985–present)
Websitealainsouchon.net

Alain Souchon (French pronunciation: [alɛ̃ suʃɔ̃]; born Alain Édouard Kienast [alɛ̃ edwaʁ kinas(t)]; 27 May 1944) is a French singer-songwriter and actor. He has released 15 albums and has played roles in seven films.