What is Roch Voisine known for?

Roch Voisine. Singer-songwriter, actor, radio and TV host (born 26 March 1963 in Edmundston, NB). He first pursued a career in hockey (with the Remparts in Quebec City) that came to an end when he hurt his knee at 18. Voisine’s album Double, released in 1990, made Voisine one of Europe’s biggest pop stars.

How did Roch Voisine get famous?

Roch Voisine had his great music debut in the summer of 1986 where he sang before more than 50,000 people at LaRonde in Montreal on Canada Day. And, after many televison appearances, he hosted Top Jeunesse in 1988, a television show which brought him considérable public attention.

Where did Roch Voisine Live as a child?

Roch Voisine was born on March 26, 1963 in Edmunston New Brunswick and grew up in Saint-Basile. He is the father of two boys, Killian and Alix-Elouan. Roch Voisine had his great music debut in the summer of 1986 where he sang before more than 50,000 people at LaRonde in Montreal on Canada Day.

What was the name of Roch Voisine’s first album?

Voisine’s musical breakthrough came with his 1989 album Hélène which sold three million copies and became a major hit not only in Quebec but also in France, Belgium and Switzerland. In 1990, Hélène was awarded the Best Album prize at the Victoires de la Musique.

Who was Roch Voisine’s manager after he died?

Paul Vincent, the manager who helped Roch first rise to fame, left his entire fortune to Roch after he died. Vincent’s fortune is estimated to be around $25 to 30 million CAN.

When did Roch Voisine make Jean Johnny Jean?

Also in 1993, his wax statue was launched in Musée Grévin in Paris. In 2004, he had a huge success with the traditional song ” Jean Johnny Jean ” written by Gildas Arzel. The song appeared in Voisine’s album Coup de tête . Over the years, he has continued alternating between recording both French and English-language albums.