Biography

Gerry Boulet (Joseph Gaétan Robert Gérald) (March 1, 1946-July 18, 1990) was a Canadian rock singer. Most famous as vocalist for the Quebec rock band Offenbach, he also released two solo albums. He's also considered as an inovator for doing rock in the French language. He started in music with the band Les Gants Blancs, which evolved into Offenbach, in 1969. In 1984, friction within the group led Boulet to record his first solo album, Presque 40 ans de blues. In 1987 he was diagnosed with colon cancer. Boulet released his second solo album, Rendez-vous doux, In 1989, the album won him three Félix Awards. Some songs in this album clearly talk about his fight for staying alive. On July 18, 1990, Boulet died in Montreal. Offenbach later reunited with Martin Deschamps on vocals. Three more albums, including a live album and a rock opera, were released after Boulet's death. (La femme d'or)