At 82 years old, Eddy Mitchell's career is impressive. Actor, singer, he will also publish his memoirs for the first time. But an important announcement made by his professional entourage worried the artist's fans.
Indeed, Johnny Hallyday's great friend would have health problems which forced him to make a serious decision. Will Eddy Mitchell soon be able to resume his artistic activities? We take stock.
Eddy Mitchell affected by health problems
A few days ago, Eddy Mitchell's team announced important information on Instagram. While he was preparing to release his new album, the artist had to postpone the event. According to his entourage, the singer would have made this decision to
“slight health reasons“. If the press release is intended to be reassuring, it only prevents the album from being put on sale Friends had to be postponed to November 29. “For those who have already pre-ordered the album, orders remain valid for the new date”, said the artist's team.
Eddy Mitchell would not be able to promote his new record. However, it is an opus that is close to his heart, since it is his fortieth album. In addition, since the death of his official composer, the singer has called on a new team around him. His new pieces were composed by Alain Souchon, William Sheller, Pascal Obispo and Alain Chamfort.
Eddy Mitchell's new event single
A few weeks ago, an unreleased song by the artist was revealed. This is the first single from Eddy Mitchell's new album, titled In a Pontiac convertible. For this title, the immense singer collaborated with Alain Souchon and one of his sons. To country-inspired chords, the octogenarian posed
his unmistakable voice. One thing is certain: at 82 years old, the star has lost none of her unique tone.
This new song was very applauded by fans of Claude Moine (real name of the artist). Despite the death of his favorite composer Pierre Papadiamandis, Eddy Mitchell has managed to renew himself. Interviewed on France Inter, the artist welcomed the memory of his historical accomplice. “I thought it would please him to hear songs that are not his, but that are obvious, like Souchon and everyone do so well,” he declared a few days ago.
photo credit: tmc Eddy Mitchell gave several interviews before experiencing health problems.
Eddy Mitchell has multiplied the projects
Lately, the star has been very present in the media to discuss his career. A few weeks ago, he appeared in an event TV movie alongside his friend Laurent Gerra. Broadcast on France 2, An ideal father was very followed by viewers who had the pleasure of discovering Eddy Mitchell in an unusual role. But the singer's projects did not stop there.
In fact, the artist is preparing to release his very first autobiography. The work will be published on November 7 by Editions du Cherche-Midi. “For the first time, Eddy Mitchell opens up”it says on the back cover. “He tells himself and tells us about his life here, from Belleville in the 1950s to today.”we can read on the back of the book. In the book, the artist will share with his readers anecdotes from his prolific career. The release of the star's memoirs is eagerly awaited by his many fans.