MichelRivard
Michel Rivard is a singer-songwriter and musician from Quebec, born in Montreal. His father, Robert Rivard, was an actor. Michel began his career at an early age appearing in a Canadian television series and in TV commercials.
- Origin
- Montréal
- Active since
- 1951
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Michel Rivard (French pronunciation: [miʃɛl ʁivaʁ]; born September 27, 1951) is a singer-songwriter and musician from Quebec, born in Montreal. He is a founding member of the band Beau Dommage and is known for writing the famous song "La Complainte du phoque en Alaska" in 1974. He has pursued a solo career since 1977 and has also worked as an actor. His musical style includes pop and chanson, with folk rock influences. Over the years, he has released several albums, including "Méfiez‐vous du grand amour" (1977) and "L’Origine de mes espèces" (2019). Michel Rivard has received several awards, including being named a knight of the Ordre national du Québec in 2005 and winning the Denise-Pelletier Prize in 2021.
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Founding member of the band Beau Dommage.
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Author of "La Complainte du phoque en Alaska" (1974).
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Solo career since 1977.
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Knight of the Ordre national du Québec (2005).
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Denise-Pelletier Prize (2021).
Awards
- chevalier de l'Ordre national du Québec2005
- prix Denise-Pelletier2021
Selection
Discography
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- Méfiez‐vous du grand amour1977
Méfiez‐vous du grand amour
BuyAmazon ↗ - De Longueuil à Berlin1979
De Longueuil à Berlin
BuyAmazon ↗ - Sauvage1983
Sauvage
- Un trou dans les nuages1987
Un trou dans les nuages
BuyAmazon ↗ - Michel Rivard1989
Michel Rivard
- Le Goût de l’eau… et autres chansons naïves1992
Le Goût de l’eau… et autres chansons naïves
- Maudit Bonheur1998
Maudit Bonheur
- Confiance2006
Confiance
- Roi de rien2013
Roi de rien
BuyAmazon ↗ - L’Origine de mes espèces2019
L’Origine de mes espèces
BuyAmazon ↗ - Après, on va où ?2025
Après, on va où ?
FAQ
About the artist
Q01How old is Michel Rivard?+
Michel Rivard was born in 1951.
Q02Where is Michel Rivard from?+
Michel Rivard is from Montreal, Canada.
Q03What genre of music does Michel Rivard make?+
Michel Rivard makes folk rock music.
Q04What are his biggest hits or albums?+
Some of his biggest hits include the albums "Méfiez‐vous du grand amour" (1977) and "L’Origine de mes espèces" (2019).
Q05Since when has Michel Rivard been active?+
Michel Rivard has been active since 1977.
Q06Has he won any awards?+
Yes, Michel Rivard was awarded the title of knight of the Ordre national du Québec in 2005 and the Denise-Pelletier prize in 2021.