Happy birthday! François Corbier turns 80 today

By Lori Macatee
Paris
Last updated on October 17, 2024

The iconic and legendary singer turns 80 on Thursday, Oct. 17, 2024.

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François Corbier is celebrating his 80th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed singers of his generation.

Popular singer-guitarist François Corbier (Le Club Dorothée, Récré A2, ...) has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 80th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Corbier, a cultural icon

Born in Paris on October 17, 1944, François Corbier's career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in French history. Corbier's 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 François hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for François Corbier as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 80.

Happy Birthday, François, you're the best!