BIOGRAPHY
Hervé Christiani, born on January 21, 1946 in Paris, is a French-Italian singer, composer, and music producer. He is known for being the lead singer of the band Les Chats Sauvages in the 1960s, as well as for his numerous solo songs.
Christiani grew up in the Belleville neighborhood of Paris. His father, Giacomo Christiani, was an Italian musician who played the mandolin in cafes and clubs in the capital. His mother, Suzanne, was a French singer. Christiani started playing the guitar at the age of 12.
In 1963, he formed Les Chats Sauvages with his friend, guitarist and composer Jean-Pierre Danel. The group immediately found success with their first single, "Tous les garçons et les filles," which reached number one on the charts in France and Belgium. Les Chats Sauvages continued to record and perform together until 1968.
After the group disbanded, Christiani continued his solo career and recorded several albums that were commercially successful. He also collaborated with numerous artists, including Johnny Hallyday, Françoise Hardy, and Dalida. In 1977, he founded the disco music label RCA Disco, for which he produced several albums and singles.
Christiani continues to make music and perform in concerts around the world. He currently lives in Paris with his wife and two children.