Les Innocents

For the Parisian cemetery known by the same name, see Saints Innocents Cemetery.
Les Innocents
Origin Lille, France
Genres Rock, Pop
Years active 1982-1999
Labels Virgin
Members
Jean-Philippe Nataf
Jean-Christophe Urbain
Michael Rushton
Bernard Viguié
Christopher Board

Les Innocents was a French rock band, quartet led by Jean-Philippe Nataf (named Jipé, sing) and Jean-Christophe Urbain (named Jean-Chri, sing and keyboards) from 1982 to 1999. Former members are Rico (bass) and Pierre Morin (drums).

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Biography

Founded in 1982 in Lille, the group is, like most rock bands, a story of friends. Les Innocents made their first success with the single "Jodie" (1987), and their first album Cent Mètres au Paradis (1989).[1] In 1992 they produced their album Fous à lier, which became their first major success.[2] The next album, Post Partum, confirmed their talent and popularity, and took them to the peak of their fame. "Colore" was one of the most aired singles of 1996. The name is a tribute to the English group The Clash, who gave "anonymous" concerts under that name.

Les Innocents separated in 2000, in part because of lukewarm reception to their latest album, as well as some internal musical differences. JP Nataf continues a solo career.

In 2003, they released a best of.[1]

Jean-Philippe Nataf and Jean-Christophe Urbain are close friends of the singer Jil Caplan, with whom they have worked.

Members

Discography

Singles and EPs

With peak positions in French SNEP Singles Chart[3] :

  • "Pamela" (1985)
  • "Jodie" (1987) - #34
  • "Et le Temps n'attend pas" (1988)
  • "Les Innocents chantent Noël" (1989)
  • "Miss Monde pleure" (1990)
  • "Mon Dernier Soldat" (1991)
  • "L'Autre Finistère" (1992) - #10
  • "Un Homme extraordinaire" (1993) - #27
  • "Fous à lier" (1993)
  • "Je vais à Bang Bang" (1993)
  • "Un Monde parfait" (1995)
  • "Colore" (1996) - #31
  • "Des jours adverses" (1996)
  • "Dentelle" (1996)
  • "Raide raide raide" (1997)
  • "Le Cygne" (1999)
  • "Danny Wilde" (2000)
  • "Une Vie moins ordinaire" (2000)

Albums

  • Cent Mètres Au Paradis (1989)
  • Fous à lier (1992)
  • Post-Partum (1995)
  • Les Innocents (1999)
  • Meilleurs Souvenirs (compilation, 2003)

References

  1. ^ a b Les Innocents MCM.net (Retrieved February 10, 2008)
  2. ^ Elia Habib, Muz hit. tubes, p. 266 (ISBN 2-9518832-0-X)
  3. ^ Les Inncoent's singles, in French Singles Charts Lescharts.com (Retrieved February 10, 2008)
This article incorporates information from the revision as of 2008-02-10 of the equivalent article on the French Wikipedia.