William Sheller
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William Sheller (born William Desboeuf[1] on 9 July 1946) is a French classical composer and singer-songwriter.
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Birth name | William Desboeuf |
Born | (1946-07-09) July 9, 1946 (age 77) |
Genres | Chanson, Pop rock, Progressive rock, Progressive rock, Instrumental |
Instruments | Piano, Sitar |
Years active | 1968-2016 |
Labels | Universal Music Group |
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A prominent artist of French popular music since the 1970s, William Sheller has the particularity of being one of the few singers of French chanson who has benefited from a solid background in classical music. This has influenced his repertoire with a sophisticated musical style, combining elements of classical music with chanson and symphonic rock.[2]