Il était une fois (band) explained

Il était une fois
Origin:France
Genre:Pop
Years Active:1972-1979
Label:Pathé Marconi
Current Members:Joëlle Mogensen
Serge Koolenn
Richard Dewitte
Lionel Gaillardin
Jean-Louis Dronne
Past Members:Bruno Walker
Christian Burguière
Daniel Schnitzer

Il était une fois was a popular French musical group fronted by Joëlle Mogensen as lead vocals. Formed in Paris in 1972, it included besides Mogensen, Serge Koolenn, Richard Dewitte, Lionel Gaillardin, Bruno Walker and Christian Burguière. Walker and Burguière were later replaced by Jean-Louis Dronne and Daniel Schnitzer. The band was signed to the Pathé Marconi label.

The very popular band broke up in 1979 when Joëlle Mogensen left,[1] just three years from her sudden death in 1982 at the age of 29.

The band released 4 studio albums and a great number of singles including "J'ai encore rêvé d'elle" that sold more than 1 million copies. A number of compilation albums have been released later.

Discography

Albums

Compilation albums

Singles

External links

Notes and References

  1. http://chanson_francaise.pagesperso-orange.fr/iletaitunefois/bio_iletait.htm Il était une Fois : Un conte de fée moderne