Remembering Richard Anthony on the 9th Anniversary of his death

  • By Lori Macatee
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Remembering Richard Anthony, 9 Years Later

It has been exactly 9 long years since Richard Anthony died in Pégomas on April 19, 2015 at the age of 77. As a number of online tributes attest, he was one of the most acclaimed singers of his generation.

Today, fans of Richard Anthony (Et j'entends siffler le train, ...) along with the rest of the music world have been remembering the iconic man he was.

Anthony, a cultural icon

Born Ricardo Btesh in Cairo on January 13, 1938, his career spanned an arc over many different eras and tastes in French history. Anthony was not just a great singer, he was an icon, an all-around inspiration to everyone.

In 1962 he touched the hearts of millions with ‘Et j'entends siffler le train’. His legacy continues to grow as new generations of fans are discovering his unique musical heritage.

It's been 9 years since the tragic loss of Richard Anthony and his personality still resonate strongly within us all. Although Richard Anthony is no longer physically here, his presence is more powerful than ever. He left a void that has yet to be filled.

In memory of the Late Great Richard Anthony.

Richard Anthony career in pictures

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