Music

Bruno was born in Paris in 1949. He grew up with his two sisters in a decidedly musical environment, since their mother was a music lover and taught the three of them the rudiments of music theory. 
 
Unmotivated by school, the young boy was also a bit of a rebel and a dreamer, which led to his expulsion from school. No matter, what drives him is music, particularly that of Georges Brassens. So, with his guitar slung over his shoulder and his sister Catherine on vocals, he toured the capital's concert halls under the name Cat et Maxime. The duo recorded two 45s and were noticed by Georges Moustaki, who introduced them to several artists, including Serge Reggiani, to whom Maxime Leforestier proposed a song, which the singer accepted. But success was not yet knocking at his door, and Maxime Leforestier chose to escape to the United States. He stayed in San Francisco, in “a blue house leaning against the hill” at 3841 18th Street, with his sister and a score of young hippies.

Back in France in 1972, he released his first album, which included the songs “San Francisco”, “Mon frère” and “Comme un arbre dans la ville”, co-written with his sister. The album was an immediate success, and its lyrics were taken by heart at the artist's first concerts, when he opened for his all-time idol, George Brassens. In the years that followed, he wrote several film scores, and published albums of cover versions and support for the battles he held dear, such as the one dedicated to the victims of the military dictatorship in Chile. He also wrote for others, notably Julien Clerc. 
 
In 1987, after a misunderstood detour into electronic music, his new album, which included the song “Né quelque part”, was another popular success. The singer then embarked on a series of tours and collaborations, never far from the causes close to his heart, such as with the Enfoirés. 
 
In 2008, he added “Restons amants” to his list of albums, taking him on the road for two years to meet his fans. In 2011, he met Céline Dion and offered her the song “Moi quand je pleure”. Eight years later, he released the album “Paraître ou ne pas être”, quickly followed by “On a fini par trouver une date”. 

Now 76, the rebellious singer with a big heart continues to criss-cross the roads, accompanied by his son on guitar. “I'm on stage all the time, it's my job,” he concludes. Check out his upcoming dates below...

In concert :
February 19: Horizon Pyréné - Muret (France)
February 20: Salle Lauga - Bayonne (France)
March 14: Philharmonie - Paris (France)
March 25: Chadronnerie - La Ciotat (France)

(MH with CMa - Photo: © Etienne Tordoir)
Photo: Maxime Leforestier on stage at the Hôtel de Ville, Charleroi (Belgium), March 1981