Happy birthday! Gilbert Montagné turns 74 today

  • By Lori Macatee
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The iconic and legendary singer turns 74 on Sunday, Dec. 28, 2025.

Gilbert Montagné is celebrating his 74th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed singers of his generation.

Popular singer-songwriter-pianist Gilbert Montagné (Les Sunlights des tropiques, On va s'aimer, ...) has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 74th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Montagné, a cultural icon

Born in Paris on December 28, 1951, Gilbert Montagné's career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in French history. Montagné'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 Gilbert hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Gilbert Montagné as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 74.

Happy Birthday, Gilbert, you're the best!

Gilbert Montagné career in pictures

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