Michel Berger | |
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Born | Michel Jean Hamburger 28 November 1947 Neuilly-sur-Seine, France |
Died | 2 August 1992 Ramatuelle, France | (aged 44)
Occupation(s) | Composer and singer |
Years active | 1960s–1992 |
Spouse | |
Children | 2, including Raphaël Hamburger |
Michel Jean Hamburger (28 November 1947 – 2 August 1992), known professionally as Michel Berger, was a French singer and songwriter. He was a leading figure of France's pop music scene for two decades as a singer; as a songwriter, he was active for such artists as his wife France Gall, Françoise Hardy or Johnny Hallyday. He died of a heart attack at age 44.