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Frere Johnny.

Source :
TIME Magazine; 11/24/1961, Vol. 78 Issue 21, p40-40, 1/2p
Publication Year :
1961

Abstract

The article profiles Johnny Hallyday, considered as the first authentic rock 'n roll musician of France. It mentions that Hallyday was the highest paid popular singer in Europe. It cites that Hallyday is born Jean-Phillipe Smet in Paris, France of a French mother and a Belgian father but he was reared by an aunt who was married to American vaudeville performer Lee Hallyday after his parents separated. It further says that Hallyday was likely the best abstract singer the world has ever known.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0040781X
Volume :
78
Issue :
21
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
TIME Magazine
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
54206549