Jean Leclerc (singer)
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| Jean Leclerc | |
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 Jean Leloup
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| Also known as | Jean Leloup John the Wolf Massoud Al-Rachid |
| Born | May 14, 1961 |
| Origin | Sainte-Foy, Quebec, Canada |
| Genre(s) | Rock |
| Occupation(s) | Singer-songwriter |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals, guitar |
| Years active | 1989–present |
| Website | www.roiponpon.com |
Jean Leclerc (born May 14, 1961) is a Québécois singer-songwriter and author from Canada. Until 2006, he was known as Jean Leloup (which he likes to translate to John the Wolf in English). He is known for his colourful personality and unique musical style in the francophone rock community.
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[edit] Biography
Born in Sainte-Foy, Quebec, Leclerc grew up in Togo and Algeria, where he was influenced by traditional African rhythms. He returned to Quebec in 1976, and appeared on the music scene in the 1980s, making waves with his provocative lyrics—in his song "1990", he compares the high-tech actions of Desert Storm to the sexual activities of him and his girlfriend.
His 1990 album L'amour est sans pitié was a hit outside of Quebec, and was released in the rest of Canada, France, the Netherlands, Belgium and Japan.
He was the recipient of a Félix Award in 1997, following the success of his 1996 album Le Dôme.
At the end of 2003, Leclerc retired the name Jean Leloup and went on hiatus from his recording career. In August 2005, he announced his temporary return to the music scene with a collaboration with a band called the Porn Flakes. A first single called "Les Corneilles" has been heard on Montreal's radio stations.
In the months preceding his return, Leclerc wrote the philosophic novel Noir destin que le mien (originally entitled Le Tour du monde en complet); it was published October 5, 2005 at the Leméac editions under the pen name Massoud Al-Rachid.
Leclerc released the album Mexico in September 2006, his first under the name Jean Leclerc.
[edit] Discography
- 1989: Menteur
- 1990: L'amour est sans pitié
- 1996: Le Dôme
- 1998: Les Fourmis
- 2002: La Vallée des Réputations
- 2004: Exit
- 2005: Je joue de la guitare 1985-2003
- 2006: Mexico
[edit] See also
[edit] External links
- Jean Leclerc official website
- Lecastel.org fan site
- Jeanleloup.net fan site
