Singer, Comedian. A native of Montreal, Quebec, Gignac's career began at the age of fourteen when he sang at the metropolitan cabaret, Faison Doré. In 1951, he was hired as the chief announcer for Radio-Canada, and in 1957; recorded his first song, "Je n'ai fait que passer," which became an instant hit in Quebec. In 1959, he won his first music award from CKAC radio in Montreal for his song, "Le tango des fauvettes." Over his six-decade career, Gignac would write over 500 songs and record 34 albums, and sell over five million albums in total, with his most successful song coming in 1963 titled "Donnez-moi des roses," which he would, by popular demand, perform at every concert until his death. He would also make several television appearances over his lifetime, his most well known being his recurring role on the series "Symphorien."
Singer, Comedian. A native of Montreal, Quebec, Gignac's career began at the age of fourteen when he sang at the metropolitan cabaret, Faison Doré. In 1951, he was hired as the chief announcer for Radio-Canada, and in 1957; recorded his first song, "Je n'ai fait que passer," which became an instant hit in Quebec. In 1959, he won his first music award from CKAC radio in Montreal for his song, "Le tango des fauvettes." Over his six-decade career, Gignac would write over 500 songs and record 34 albums, and sell over five million albums in total, with his most successful song coming in 1963 titled "Donnez-moi des roses," which he would, by popular demand, perform at every concert until his death. He would also make several television appearances over his lifetime, his most well known being his recurring role on the series "Symphorien."
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