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Garou, born Pierre Garand, is a Canadian singer and actor known for his distinct voice and stage presence, making him suitable for international and domestic brand collaborations.
Collaborated on the single "Sous le Vent", which became a number 1 hit in France and earned a Francophone group/duo award at the NRJ Music Awards in 2002. This collaboration was part of Garou's successful duet history.
Collaborated on the song "La Rivière de notre enfance", which became Garou's fourth and final number 1 single in France in 2004. This demonstrates his ability to partner with established artists for hit productions.
Garou was cast in the lead role of Zark in the musical "Zarkana" in New York City in 2011. This partnership highlights his versatility as a performer, extending beyond music into theatrical productions.
Pierre Garand, known professionally as Garou, was born on June 26, 1972, in Sherbrooke, Quebec, Canada. His musical journey began early, learning guitar at age three, followed by piano, organ, and trumpet. Despite initial interests in archaeology, music remained a consistent part of his life. After high school, he joined the Canadian Armed Forces in 1991 as a trumpet player in the military band. In 1992, he formed the band The Untouchables. A pivotal moment in his career occurred in 1997 when Luc Plamondon discovered him singing American blues in a Sherbrooke bar. Plamondon cast Garou as Quasimodo in the musical “Notre-Dame de Paris,” which premiered in Paris in 1998, launching Garou’s international career. He performed this role for three years across European and North American cities.
Garou’s debut studio album, “Seul,” released in 2000, became the best-selling French record of 2001, selling two million copies in Europe and achieving triple Platinum status in Canada. This success was followed by a live album, “Seul… avec vous,” and a second studio album, “Reviens,” in 2003. His 2008 English crossover album, “Piece of My Soul,” debuted at number two in Canada and number three in France, marking it as his best-selling record in North America in seven years. Throughout his career, Garou has collaborated with various notable artists and writers, including Celine Dion and Rob Thomas. He performed at the 2010 Winter Olympics opening ceremony in Vancouver and was cast in the lead role of Zark in the Cirque du Soleil musical “Zarkana” in New York City in 2011.
His discography includes additional studio albums such as “Gentleman cambrioleur” (2009), “Version intégrale” (2010), “Rhythm and Blues” (2012), “Au milieu de ma vie” (2013), “It’s Magic!” (2014), “Soul City” (2019), and “Garou joue Dassin” (2022). In 2025, he released “Un meilleur lendemain,” his first album composed entirely of his own written songs. Garou has received multiple awards, including a Félix award as Discovery of the Year in 1999, and four prizes at the 2001 Gala de l’ADISQ, including best male vocalist and best-selling album. He also won Francophone male artist of the year at the 2002 NRJ Music Awards.
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