Francis Lalanne and his brother Jean-Félix, although both immersed in the world of music, lead very distinct lives, marked by very different personal and professional choices.
Emblematic figure of French song, Francis Lalanne made his reputation through his artistic and political commitments, often at the heart of current events. With his unique voice and his committed lyrics, he has established himself as a rebellious artist, never hesitating to share his opinions. At 65, he remains a man of convictions, ready to defend his ideas both on stage and in the media.
In contrast, his brother Jean Félix, although a musician like him, chose a more discreet route and less publicized. Less exposed to the spotlight, he nevertheless regularly grants interviews.
Francis Lalanne’s brother with an open heart in Chez Jordan
This Tuesday, January 7, 2025, he was the exceptional guest of Jordan de Luxe on the set of Jordan’s. The opportunity for him to discuss his special bond with Francis, but also to return to the criticisms aimed at the 66-year-old singer.
Annoyed, Jean Félix first expressed his support for his brother by highlighting the man behind the artist and emphasizing that, although the attacks are sometimes severe, Francis remains true to himself. “He’s not cracked, he’s in his own world“, he confided.
Jean-Félix Lalanne: “I’m worried about him”
Pressed to learn more, the star host of the eighth channel then did not fail to ask Jean-Félix Lalanne if the negative remarks against his brother Francis hurt him. A question to which the person concerned answered in the affirmative: “It hurts me, and what I find unfortunate is that we forget his work. The character walked in front of the person.“
“Are you afraid for him?“, added Jordan de Luxe. And the songwriter replied dryly: “This will be the last question.”
“I’m worried about him because we don’t see each other much anymore, so I don’t have much news. I know he went to Greenland to support Paul Watson, he fights for causes, he’s completely sincere about it. Me, I’m quite admiring that he’s capable of doing that.because I would never do it. My daily life is to ensure that my son arrives at the conservatory on time and that he has done his homework. (…) He has a real body of work, whether in poetry or song, and unfortunately people have no idea what he wrote.“Touching confidences.
