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Jean Villard

aka Gilles

Jean Villard is credited on 1,377 releases across 404 albums tracked on Gatefold, active 1951–2023 — the collector-built map of who actually made the music.

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1,377

Pressings credited

404

Albums

8

Decades active

40

In collections

Biography

Jean Villard, known as Gilles (2 June 1895 in Montreux (Switzerland) – 26 March 1982 in Vevey), originating from Daillens, was a French Swiss multi-talented chansonnier, poet, humorist, comedian, actor, and cabaretist. He was friends with Édith Piaf, Ernest Ansermet, Jacques Brel, Jean Poiret, Michel Serrault and met also with Charles-Ferdinand Ramuz. He gave his last interview in December 1981 at his home, where he confided that "I have always tried my best to be a poet." One of Lausanne's parks, on the Avenue du Théâtre, now bears his name. He served in the Swiss Army during World War I in Soubey, Jura, recalling that he defended the bridge that crosses the river Doubs.

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1,377 releases · 404 albums · active 1951–2023

  • Performance · 1,390
  • Other credits · 78

Studios: Skratch Studios · RPM / Tangerine Studios · Dynamic Sounds Studios · Daylight Studios

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