At 72, Renaud seems to be experiencing a bit of a revival. A few months ago, the famous singer married Cerise, his long-time partner. At the same time, the artist also decided to return to the stage and find his audience. Unfortunately for some of his fans, we learned this Friday, November 1, 2024, that he is forced, with regret, to cancel several concerts planned as part of his tour.
Renaud: fifty years of career
Renaud Séchan, better known as Renaud, is one of the most emblematic artists of French song. Born on May 11, 1943 in Paris, he knew how to conquer the hearts of the public with his poignant lyrics, his hoarse voice and his inimitable style.
His musical career began in the 1970s, drawing inspiration from folk and rock trends. His first album, “Amoureux de Paname”, was released in 1975, but it was really with his second album, “Laisse concret” (1977), that he became known to the general public. This emblematic title highlights his provocative and engaged style, tackling social and political themes.
Over the years, Renaud produced albums that would become classics of French song. Titles like “Mistral Winner”, “Dès que le ventura” and “Le Petit Cheval” illustrate his talent for capturing emotions and personal stories. His music often evokes everyday life, love, nostalgia and social injustices.
Concerts canceled because of his state of health?
After a short break in his musical career, Renaud made his big return to the front of the musical scene in 2023. The opportunity for him to reorganize concerts, a tour in which he revisits his greatest hits in a symphonic version. We note that he plans at the same time to honor several events next year, to celebrate his 50 years of career.
Although very close to his audience, Renaud recently encountered health problems which weighed on his career. And today we learn thathe is forced to cancel two concerts planned as part of the tour “In my ropes”. Indeed, the concert of December 6 in Alençon, at the Anova exhibition center, and that of December 11 in Besançon, at the Micropolis have just been canceled, without giving any particular reason. According to information from the newspaper La Voix du Nord, a third date could be cancelednamely the concert scheduled for December 19 in Dunkirk, at the Kursaal.
Concert cancellations that seem to be linked to the artist's need to take care of himself, rest and recover. Although the exact details have not been disclosed, it is believed that his health must come first.
