Thomas Mars

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Thomas Mars

Thomas Mars performing in October of 2006.
Background information
Birth name Thomas Pablo Croquet
Born (1976-11-21) November 21, 1976
Versailles, France
Genres Alternative rock
Instruments Vocals
Years active 1999–present
Labels Glassnote Records, Loyauté

Thomas Mars (born November 21, 1976) is a French musician and the lead singer of the French alternative rock band Phoenix.

History

Thomas Mars was born in Versailles, France in 1976. In the early 1990s, Mars and his schoolfriend Chris Mazzalai formed the band Phoenix. Mazzalai's older brother, Laurent Brancowitz, also joined the band. The band has released five albums and won a Grammy Award.[1]

Personal life

In 2011, Thomas Mars married Sofia Coppola at Palazzo Margherita (Bernalda). They have had two children together, Romy Mars and Cosima Mars.[2]

References

  1. Lamont, Tom. "Thomas Mars: soundtrack of my life". The Guardian (London). Retrieved 26 August 2013. 
  2. Hammel, Sara. "Sofia Coppola, Thomas Mars Wed in Italy". People. Retrieved 26 August 2013. 
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