Died On This Date (February 13, 2008) Henri Salvador / French Cabaret Singer
themusicsover Henri Salvador
July 18, 1917 – February 13, 2008
Henri Salvador was a French Cabaret singer who dabbled in different genres of music throughout his 50+ year career. He often performed French pop, Jazz, Brazilian, and even children’s songs. In 1956, Salvador released what is believed to be the first French rock ‘n roll songs, but under an alias, Henry Cording. On February 13, 2008, Henri Salvador died of a ruptured aneurysm. He was 90 years old.
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