http://www.liveleak.com/browse?q=bashung Tue, 21 May 2013 05:47:22 -0400 Liveleak http://edge.liveleak.com/80281E/u/u/ll2/logo.gif http://www.liveleak.com/browse?q=bashung Sun, 15 Mar 2009 12:58:16 -0400 http://www.liveleak.com/view?i=3a9_1237135851 daisyduck Alain Bashung (born Alain Baschung) (1 December 1947 - 14 March 2009) was a French singer, songwriter, comedian and actor. Youth : Alain Bashung was the son of a factory worker and an Algerian father, whom he never knew. His mother remarried, and at the age of one was sent to Strasbourg to live with his new step-father's parents. He therefore spent his childhood in the countryside. Career : The multi-platinum artist Alain Bashung received three awards during the ceremony at the Paris Zenith, including best male artist, best album for "Bleu P'etrole" (Barclay/Universal) and best live show. He has spent his career singing a pop-chanson repertoire. With 11 trophies won since 1993, he was the most awarded artist in the history of Les Victoires. Bashung, who had cancer, had to postpone several dates of his current tour. While receiving his award, he said he hoped that record companies would "remain in a human dimension by making people happy with records." Final months : Bashung received the Legion of Honour on 1 January 2009. He received three prestigious Victoires de la musique awards of 2009 for his final album 'Blue Petrole'. With 11 such awards, he became the most celebrated musician in history. The award ceremony was his last public appearance. He appeared frail, but still performed "Residents de la Republique". He died in Paris on 14 March 2009 from lung cancer at the age of 61. http://www.liveleak.com/view?i=3a9_1237135851 daisyduck In memory of Alain <span class="highlight">Bashung</span> (1 December 1947 - 14 March 2009) memory singer french alain bashung cancer