Grégory Turpin
Grégory Turpin is a French pop singer and songwriter. He was born on July 3, 1980, in Saint-Girons, Ariège in south-western France. His three albums have contributed to the rise of spiritual pop music in France. Early life Grégory Turpin was born in Ariège to parents who were both shopkeepers. He began making music at the age of twelve, when he started taking guitar lessons. At fifteen he converted to Catholicism, which eventually led him to join the monastic order of Carmel in Montpellier. He was forced to leave the monastery after a year due to serious health problems. Turpin began to make a living performing in bars in Toulouse and soon became a great success as part of the city’s night-life. Career In 2005, following his recovery from drug addiction, Turpin began using his artistic talent in the service of others. He has since participated in several initiatives involving young people, held in various cities throughout France. The most notable of these is the 2007 ...
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