Happy birthday! Bernard Lavilliers turns 79 today

  • By Lori Macatee
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The iconic and legendary singer turns 79 on Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2025.

Bernard Lavilliers is celebrating his 79th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed singers of his generation.

Popular singer Bernard Lavilliers (On the road again, Noir et blanc, La salsa, ...) has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 79th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Lavilliers, a cultural icon

Born in Saint-Étienne on October 7, 1946, Bernard Lavilliers' career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in French history. Lavilliers' not just a great singer, he's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little Bernard hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Bernard Lavilliers as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 79.

Happy Birthday, Bernard, you're the best!

Bernard Lavilliers career in pictures

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