Serge Gainsbourg

French icon Serge Gainsbourg reinvented himself repeatedly, from chanson to reggae to synth-driven pop, leaving a huge mark on European music culture.

Origin: Paris, France · Years active: 1958–1991

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Biography

French icon Serge Gainsbourg reinvented himself repeatedly, from chanson to reggae to synth-driven pop, leaving a huge mark on European music culture.

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Essential songs

Genres

pop · disco

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Who are Serge Gainsbourg?
Serge Gainsbourg — Paris, France, active 1958–1991. French icon Serge Gainsbourg reinvented himself repeatedly, from chanson to reggae to synth-driven pop, leaving a huge mark on European music culture.
What did Serge Gainsbourg release in the 1980s?
RADIO 1980 lists 2 albums and 5 essential songs for Serge Gainsbourg, covering 1984–1987.
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