In 1966 The Jimi Hendrix Experience debut as a band in France, supporting the French Yé-Yé superstar Johnny Hallyday

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French Yé-Yé and Rock icon Johnny Hallyday was born on this day in 1943

June 15, 2023June 15, 2023 Pop Expresso 0 Comments 1960's, 1970's, 60's, 70's, Birthdays, French, Johnny Hallyday, Music, Pop, Rock, Yé-Yé

The first French Rock Star, Johnny Hallyday was seen as a “national monument” in France. He emerged during the early 1960’s part of French culture and music movement Yé-Yé. With over 110 million records sold worldwide, Hallyday had a successful career that only was stopped by illness towards the end of his life