List of Famous people with last name Brel

Jacques Brel

Jacques Romain Georges Brel
First Name Jacques
Last Name Brel
Born on April 8, 1929
Died on October 9, 1978 (aged 49)

Jacques Romain Georges Brel was a Belgian singer, songwriter, actor and director who composed and performed literate, thoughtful, and theatrical songs that generated a large, devoted following—initially in Belgium and France, later throughout the world. He is considered a master of the modern chanson. Although he recorded most of his songs in French and occasionally in Dutch, he became an influence on English-speaking songwriters and performers, such as Scott Walker, David Bowie, Alex Harvey, Marc Almond and Rod McKuen. English translations of his songs were recorded by many performers, including: Bowie; Walker, Ray Charles; Judy Collins; John Denver; The Kingston Trio; Nina Simone; Shirley Bassey; Frank Sinatra and Andy Williams.

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Marisa Brel

First Name Marisa
Last Name Brel
Born on December 12, 1970 (age 54)
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