Jean-Pierre Danel (born 4 June 1968) is a French guitarist, record producer, music writer, and songwriter.

[4] In 2001, Danel was invited to play on the album Les Masters de la Guitare, to which Eric Clapton, B.

[5][6] Danel's album Guitar Connection was released by Sony/BMG in July 2006 and reached the number one spot in the charts in France, followed by several other records certified gold or platinum.

Danel also recorded many duets with French stars Laurent Voulzy, Louis Bertignac, Axel Bauer, Michael Jones, and Paul Personne, among others.

[14] The album was supported by Carla Bruni,[15] then First Lady of France, and Brian May of Queen, who also wrote a note in the booklet.

[22] Guitar Tribute entered the compilation albums chart at number 7 and the DVD All You Need is Live became certified double platinum.

Through it, he produced dozens of hit records and also bought the rights for many songs from other companies, creating an 18,000-song catalogue.

[8] In several TV documentaries, record industry specialists called Danel one of the biggest independent producers in France.

[29] His work also includes the production, alongside DJ Da French Guy, of radio remixes for artists such as Madonna, Britney Spears, Daft Punk, and Moby.

[35] A vegetarian and animal lover, Danel launched Guitar Players for Animal Rights to the benefit of PETA, and was joined by fellow guitarists Brian May (of Queen), Steve Lukather (of Toto), Hank Marvin (of The Shadows), as well as French stars such as singer and composer/producer for Celine Dion, Jean-Jacques Goldman, and French movie star Jean-Paul Belmondo.