He was the charismatic lead singer of the group Les Cowboys Fringants since its beginnings in the 90's. This Wednesday, November 15, 2023, the band from Repentigny, a suburb of Montreal, Canada, announced the death of Karl Tremblay at the age of 47.
" He was an exemplary warrior in the face of illness and a role model for us all," wrote the band members in a statement posted on social networks. Karl Tremblay had been suffering from prostate cancer since 2020. Last September, the Cowboys Fringants had announced the postponement of their planned fall tour of Europe due to the singer's health problems. " I've decided to listen to you and to myself. To take a break," he explained at the time in a video posted on his Instagram account.
" We'd like to thank everyone who has shown us their love over the last few years, we've been carried along by your support ," added Marie-Annick Lépine, Jean-François Pauzé and Jérôme Dupras, the other members of the Quebec music group, this Wednesday in this message posted on the web.
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Since the band's beginnings in the '90s, their unique style blending folk, rock and Quebecois chanson, as well as their committed lyrics, have captivated a wide audience. At the heart of this success, of course, was the stage presence of Karl Tremblay. He was the voice behind many of the group's hits, including " Toune d'automne ", " La manifestation ", " En berne " and " Les étoiles filantes ".
Over the years, the band has released several successful albums, including"La Grand-Messe" in 2004,"Que du vent" in 2011, and"Octobre" in 2015. These albums have all received critical acclaim and contributed to Cowboys Fringants ' international renown.
The Cowboys Fringants were also well known for their energetic, committed shows. Their"Que du vent" tour in 2011 was a huge success, attracting thousands of fans across Canada and France.
Their impressive career, memorable albums and unforgettable songs have made them a pillar of the French music scene. Today, the announcement of the death of their emblematic singer, Karl Tremblay, leaves fans in total dismay.
