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Gabin (Italian Band)
Gabin () is an Italian pop band consisting of Massimo Bottini and Filippo Clary. Their name is a reference to the most popular French actor of the 1930s and 1940s – Jean Gabin. Releases Gabin have collaborated with numerous jazz artists such as Dee Dee Bridgewater, Edwyn Collins and China Moses. Their first album, ''Gabin'' (2002), includes the singles "Doo Uap, Doo Uap, Doo Uap", "Sweet Sadness" and "La Maison". Their song "Bang Bang To The Rock'N'Roll" was used in the 2005 film '' Fantastic Four'' and in the 2008 film ''Sex Drive''. They had a top ten hit in their home country and success around the globe, encompassing over 35 countries from the U.S. to New Zealand, Argentina and Russia. In 2004, Gabin next released a blues and blue note-influenced uptempo album entitled ''Mr. Freedom'', which includes the title track "Mr. Freedom". Guest artists Guest vocalists on ''Mr. Freedom'' include the two-time Grammy and Tony winning vocalist Dee Dee Bridgewater, the former Oran ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jean Gabin
Jean Gabin (; 17 May 190415 November 1976) was a French actor and singer. Considered a key figure in French cinema, he starred in several classic films including ''Pépé le Moko'' (1937), ''La grande illusion'' (1937), ''Le Quai des brumes'' (1938), ''La bête humaine'' (1938), ''Le jour se lève'' (1939), and ''Le plaisir'' (1952). During his career he had twice won both the Silver Bear for Best Actor from the Berlin International Film Festival and the Volpi Cup for Best Actor from the Venice Film Festival respectively. Gabin was made a member of the Légion d'honneur in recognition of the important role he played in French cinema. Biography Early life Gabin was born Jean-Alexis Moncorgé in Paris, the son of Madeleine Petit and Ferdinand Moncorgé, a cafe owner and cabaret entertainer whose stage name was Gabin, which is a first name in French. He grew up in the village of Mériel in the Seine-et-Oise (now Val-d'Oise) département, about 22 mi (35 km) north of Par ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
