Jean-Pierre Ferland

Jean-Pierre Ferland, OC CQ (French pronunciation: [ʒɑ̃ pjɛʁ fɛʁlɑ̃]; June 24, 1934 – April 27, 2024) was a Québécois singer and songwriter.

[4] After departing Radio-Canada, in February 1958, Ferland began recording the first songs that would eventually comprise his first album Jean-Pierre.

[2][3] From 1962 to 1970, Ferland spent much time in Europe (mainly in France and Belgium), writing music and recording albums, as well as performing at a multitude of venues, including shows in Olympia and Bobino.

[1] Ferland launched the disc Jaune (1970), which sold 60,000 copies within a year and was followed by live shows at the Montreal's Place des Arts.

[7] Ferland had a stroke caused by fatigue and stress on October 12, 2006, which led him to cancel his final concert at the Bell Centre the following day.

After retiring from the spotlight, Ferland made an appearance on the Plains of Abraham to perform with Céline Dion on August 22, 2008.

[2] Ferland was appointed an officer of the Order of Canada (OC) in May 1996,[12] in recognition of his 30 albums released and 450 songs written.