Happy birthday! Gérard Blanchard turns 73 today

The iconic and legendary singer turns 73 on Saturday, Feb. 7, 2026.

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Gérard Blanchard is celebrating his 73rd birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed singers of his generation.

Popular singer-songwriter Gérard Blanchard (Rock Amadour, ...) has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 73rd birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Blanchard, a cultural icon

Born in Tours on February 7, 1953, Gérard Blanchard's career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in French history. Blanchard'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 Gérard hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Gérard Blanchard as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 73.

Happy Birthday, Gérard, you're the best!

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