Serge Gainsbourg was a French singer, songwriter, pianist, film composer, poet, painter, screenwriter, writer, actor, and director. Born Lucien Ginsburg in Paris on April 2, 1928, he achieved fame with his unique and provocative style that combined literary sophistication with raw humor and a varied musical palette that spanned from jazz to pop to reggae. Gainsbourg's career was marked by his prolific songwriting and
... MoreSerge Gainsbourg was a French singer, songwriter, pianist, film composer, poet, painter, screenwriter, writer, actor, and director. Born Lucien Ginsburg in Paris on April 2, 1928, he achieved fame with his unique and provocative style that combined literary sophistication with raw humor and a varied musical palette that spanned from jazz to pop to reggae. Gainsbourg's career was marked by his prolific songwriting and his collaborations with a variety of artists across different genres.
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