Gerry Boulet

Joseph Gaétan Robert Gérald (Gerry) Boulet (March 1, 1946 – July 18, 1990) was a French Canadian rock singer. He was most well known as the vocalist for the Quebec rock band Offenbach, he also released two solo albums. He was considered one of the innovators of rock music in French Quebec.

Career Born and raised in Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, he started in music with the band Les Gants Blancs (literally "The White Gloves"), which evolved into Offenbach, in 1969.

In 1985, Boulet recorded his first solo album, Presque 40 ans de blues.

In 1987, he was diagnosed with colon cancer. Later that year, he won two more posthumous Félix Awards, including Song of the Year for "Un beau grand bateau" and a special tribute award.

Legacy In 1991, his solo debut was reissued under the new title Gerry,

Offenbach reunited in 1996, with Martin Deschamps on vocals. In 1998, the live album Gerry Boulet...en rappel was released. The film was directed by Alain DesRochers, and stars Mario Saint-Amand as Boulet.

Discography Presque 40 ans de blues (1984) Rendez-vous doux (1988) Gerry (1991) Jézabel (1994) Gerry Boulet...en rappel (1998)