Jean-Jacques Goldman's real name is Jean-Jacques Goldman.
The Success Story of Jean-Jacques Goldman
Introduction
Jean-Jacques Goldman is a legendary French singer, songwriter and composer. He has been active in the music industry since 1971 and is widely regarded as one of the most successful French musicians of all time. During his career spanning 4 decades, he has released 17 studio albums and written songs for many other singers. He has also collaborated with other artists on some of his songs.
Early Life
Jean-Jacques Goldman was born on October 11, 1951 in Paris, France. His father was a doctor and his mother was a teacher. He grew up in Paris’s 16th arrondissement with two siblings. From an early age, he was interested in music and started playing the piano when he was 5 years old. He learned classical music while attending the École Normale de Musique de Paris.
Career
In 1971, Jean-Jacques Goldman made his professional debut by joining the band Taï Phong. The band released three albums between 1975 and 1977 before disbanding in 1980. In 1981, he began his solo career with the release of his debut album ‘Démodé’. The album was well received by both critics and fans alike. Over the next few years, he released several other albums such as ‘Non Homologué’ (1984), ‘Entre Gris Clair et Gris Foncé’ (1986) and ‘Rouge’ (1988).
Collaborations
Throughout his career, Jean-Jacques Goldman has collaborated with numerous other artists on some of his songs. Some of these collaborations include Celine Dion, Johnny Hallyday, Pascal Obispo, Isabelle Boulay, and Kendji Girac. He has also written songs for other artists such as Mylene Farmer, Patrick Bruel and Julien Clerc.
Awards & Achievements
During his illustrious career, Jean-Jacques Goldman has been honored with various awards and accolades. In 2002, he was awarded the Chevalier de l'Ordre des Arts et des Lettres by the French Ministry of Culture. He has also won several NRJ Music Awards throughout his career.
Personal Life
Jean-Jacques Goldman married Cynthia Klès in 1978 but they divorced in 1988. He remarried Marie-Christine Boissonnet in 1993 and they have two children together. He currently resides in Paris.
