About Marcel Martel
Lived 1925 – 1999 (aged 74). Marcel Martel was a Canadian singer and musician.
Marcel Martel (February 1, 1925 – April 13, 1999) was a French Canadian singer-songwriter and composer. Born in Drummondville, Quebec, and playing country music since childhood, Martel first found success in 1947 with his songs "La Chaine de nos coeurs" and "Souvenir de mon enfance". Over the course of a thirty five-year career, he released nearly two hundred records, frequently collaborating with his wife Noëlla Therrien, his daughter Renée Martel, and fellow Québécois country singer Paul Brunelle.
He also had a small acting role, appearing as himself, in the 1972 film The Wise Guys (Les Smattes).
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Who was Marcel Martel?
Canadian singer (1925-1999)
When was Marcel Martel born?
Marcel Martel was born on 1 February 1925 in Drummondville.
When did Marcel Martel die?
Marcel Martel died on 13 April 1999 in Drummondville.
What was Marcel Martel's occupation?
Marcel Martel was a singer and musician.
What nationality was Marcel Martel?
Marcel Martel was Canadian.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Marcel Martel (musician)
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