Johnny Hallyday, Gallic rocker worshipped as the 'French Elvis,' dead at 74
Johnny Hallyday, the French rock legend who came to fame in the early 1960s with cover versions of American rock 'n' roll hits and continued to sell out concerts in France for decades, has died at his home outside Paris. He was 74. Hallyday, who was often called “the French Elvis,†died Wednesday,...
New York Times — In a previously unpublished interview, the French rock star, who died this week, discussed his favorite musicians, fame and discovering Hendrix in a London club. more info
Stereogum — CNN reports that Johnny Hallyday, the rock icon known as France's answer to Elvis, has died. Hallyday, who had already undergone surgery for colon cancer in 2009, started... more info
L.A. Times - Entertainment — Johnny Hallyday, the French rock legend who came to fame in the early 1960s with cover versions of American rock 'n' roll hits and continued to sell out concerts in Franc... more info