FredFortin
Fred Fortin is a Canadian singer-songwriter known for his eclectic style blending blues rock, country, and folk rock.
- Type
- Solo artist
- Origin
- Dolbeau-Mistassini
- Country
- Canada
- Active since
- 1971
- Tracks
- 06
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Fred Fortin is a Canadian rock singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist from Dolbeau-Mistassini. Active since the 1990s, he was formerly associated with the bands Galaxie, Gros Mené, and Les Breastfeeders before embarking on a solo career. His musical repertoire spans various genres including blues rock, country, folk rock, garage rock, and indie folk.
His discography includes several albums, such as "Joseph Antoine Frédéric Fortin Perron" (1996), "Le Plancher des vaches" (2000), "Planter le décor" (2004), "Plastrer la lune" (2009), and more recent works like "Ultramarr" (2016) and "Microdose" (2019). Fred Fortin is also featured in KracRadio's programming with tracks like "Dollorama 1", "Chaouin", "Piste 1", "Canayens", "Led zeppline", and "Bandé Dans Mon Lit."
- 01
Member of the bands Galaxie, Gros Mené, and Les Breastfeeders.
- 02
His album "Plastrer la lune" was longlisted for the 2010 Polaris Music Prize.
- 03
He released his first solo album in 1996.
- 04
Fred Fortin is a recognized multi-instrumentalist.
- 05
He blends various musical genres in his compositions.
Selection
Discography
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2019Microdose
2016Ultramarr
2009Plastrer la lune
- Planter le décor2004
Planter le décor
- Le Plancher des vaches2000
Le Plancher des vaches
1996Joseph Antoine Frédéric Fortin Perron
FAQ
About the artist
Q01Where can I listen to Fred Fortin?+
On his KracRadio profile.
Q02What musical genres does Fred Fortin explore?+
He explores blues rock, country, folk rock, garage rock, and indie folk.
Q03What is the title of his album released in 2009?+
The album released in 2009 is "Plastrer la lune."