Vinyl Story

Description

A biography of Johnny Hallyday, written by Martin Pénet, illustrated by pablO, and accompanied by a vinyl record from his early years. Johnny Hallyday, 50 studio albums and 182 tours in 40 different countries: "the idol of the youth" sold 110 million records and performed for 28 million spectators. But behind these epic numbers lies Jean-Philippe Smet, a show-business child, raised by his aunt and cousins. Accustomed to life on the road from a young age, trained in all stage techniques, he imagined an American father and, at fifteen, picked up his guitar after discovering Elvis Presley and rock 'n' roll. Becoming Johnny Hallyday, the leader of the entire yéyé generation, he established himself at the pinnacle of show business. Since then, the public's love for this endearing man has never waned. Despite the excesses and wanderings, he constantly reasserts his title as the national rocker. "Johnny" is now a monument, a legend for millions of French people who show him a fervor equal to the artist's generosity.