Happy birthday! Gilles Vigneault turns 95 today

  • By Lori Macatee
  • Quebec City
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The iconic and legendary singer turns 95 on Friday, Oct. 27, 2023.

Gilles Vigneault is celebrating his 95th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed singers of his generation.

Popular singer-songwriter-poet-author Gilles Vigneault (Gens du pays, Mon pays, ...) has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 95th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Vigneault, a cultural icon

Born in Natashquan on October 27, 1928, Gilles Vigneault's career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in history. Vigneault'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 Gilles hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Gilles Vigneault as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 95.

Happy Birthday, Gilles, you're the best!

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