Jean Leclerc (singer)

Infobox Musical artist
Name = Jean Leclerc

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Background = solo_singer
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Alias = Jean Leloup
John the Wolf
Massoud Al-Rachid
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Origin = Sainte-Foy, Quebec, Canada
Instrument = Vocals, guitar
Genre = Rock
Occupation = Singer-songwriter
Years_active = 1989–present
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URL = [http://www.roiponpon.com www.roiponpon.com]
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Jean Leclerc (born May 14, 1961) is a Québécois singer-songwriter and author from Canada. Until 2006, he was known as Jean Leloup (which he likes to translate to John the Wolf in English). He is known for his colourful personality and unique musical style in the francophone rock community.

Biography

Born in Sainte-Foy, Quebec, Leclerc grew up in Togo and Algeria, where he was influenced by traditional African rhythms. He returned to Quebec in 1976, and appeared on the music scene in the 1980s, making waves with his provocative lyrics—in his song "1990", he compares the high-tech actions of Desert Storm to the sexual activities of him and his girlfriend.

His 1990 album "L'amour est sans pitié" was a hit outside of Quebec, and was released in the rest of Canada, France, the Netherlands, Belgium and Japan.

He was the recipient of a Félix Award in 1997, following the success of his 1996 album "Le Dôme".

At the end of 2003, Leclerc retired the name "Jean Leloup" and went on hiatus from his recording career. In August 2005, he announced his temporary return to the music scene with a collaboration with a band called the Porn Flakes. A first single called "Les Corneilles" has been heard on Montreal's radio stations.

In the months preceding his return, Leclerc wrote the philosophic novel " _fr. Noir destin que le mien" (originally entitled " _fr. Le Tour du monde en complet"); it was published October 5, 2005 at the Leméac editions under the pen name Massoud Al-Rachid.

Leclerc released the album "Mexico" in September 2006, his first under the name Jean Leclerc.

On august 29th, 2008 at the Colisée Pepsi of Québec City Jean Leloup was coming back to life; he decided to start again in the music making industry. A very creative, intense and culturally rooted show, this one was.

Discography

*1989: "Menteur"
*1990: "L'amour est sans pitié"
*1996: "Le Dôme"
*1998: "Les Fourmis"
*2002: "La Vallée des Réputations"
*2004: "Exit"
*2005: "Je joue de la guitare 1985-2003"
*2006: "Mexico"

ee also

*List of Quebec musicians
*Music of Quebec
*Culture of Quebec

External links

* [http://www.roiponpon.com Jean Leclerc] official website
* [http://www.lecastel.org/ Lecastel.org] fan site
* [http://www.jeanleloup.net/ Jeanleloup.net] fan site