Rita Brantalou

Rita Brantalou, stage name of Jacques Pradel, (8 July 1948 – 21 July 2021) was a French humorist and musician.

Biography After earning a bachelor's degree, Pradel began a career as a designer. He became a guitarist, singer, and bassist for the rock band Au Bonheur des Dames in 1974 and registered with the Société des auteurs, compositeurs et éditeurs de musique on 3 February 1975.

Pradel first began writing plays in 1985 alongside his rock career. Throughout the 1990s, he was an actor in multiple series and films.

Rita Brantalou died on 21 July 2021 at the age of 73.

Discography With Au Bonheur des Dames Studio albums (1974) (1975) (1976) (1987) Métal moumoute (2016)

Live Albums Les adieux (live) (1997)

Compilations

Quart de touist (2007)

With Odeurs Singles Youpi la France! (1979) L'homme objet / La viande de porc (1979) Que c'est bon / L'amour (1981) Chanson à la mode / Triple slow (1982) Le cri du kangourou / Concours Lépine (1983) Optimiste / Toujours moins toujours (1983)

Albums Ramon Pipin's Odeurs (1979) Optimiste : Enregistrement public (1979) 1980 : No Sex ! (1980) De l'amour (1981) Toujours plus haut (1983)

Compilations Fragrances & Remugles (1991) L'intégrale Saison 1 1979-1983 (2007) L'intégrale Saison 2 1984-... (2008)

Solo Ratatouille (single, 1985)

Other works On Achève Bien Les Chevaux (with , 1981)

Filmography (1989) (1991) Cut (1992) Les Carnassiers (1993) (1996)